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EN05 VJP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre spltting on inside wall and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 71,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in edges of tread and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre spltting on inside wall and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 63,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working ALSO DAMAGED - SHARP EDGE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,776 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt height adjuster deteriorated

Offside Front door mirror insecure

e.m.l. light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 53,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seatbelt height adjuster deteriorated

Offside Front door mirror insecure

e.m.l. light on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,461 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel slight damage inner rim

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cut inner/outer walls, not deep enough to expose tyre cords

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cut inner wall, not deep enough to expose tyre cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2017 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 ZR 18W (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front alloy wheel slight damage inner rim

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre cut inner/outer walls, not deep enough to expose tyre cords

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cut inner wall, not deep enough to expose tyre cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 37,543 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high due misfiring (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,196 miles

minor cuts in nearide front tyre outer wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2014 33,165 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor cuts in nearide front tyre outer wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,850 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low [litre added]

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil level low [litre added]

Pass 30 Jul 2012 20,667 miles

front brakes showing wear

Fail 30 Jul 2012 20,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes showing wear

Fail 15 Jun 2011 16,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front and both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Fail 2 Jul 2010 12,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front and both rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 9,218 miles

looks like s/hand headlamp fitted to offside

Fail 1 Oct 2009 9,218 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 9,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2008 6,747 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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EN05 VJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN05 VJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EN05 VJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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