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EN05 VJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,329 mi
Last recorded88,329 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 88,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 77,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 68,800 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,417 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,846 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 56,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,134 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,344 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 36,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

nail in off side front tyre and wearing low

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 8 May 2009 28,808 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 20,586 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 VJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ, 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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What year was EN05 VJZ registered?

EN05 VJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EN05 VJZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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