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EN05 VWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,328 mi
Last recorded101,328 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 VWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,328 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,496 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 94,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,677 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 VWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN05 VWM?

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What year was EN05 VWM registered?

EN05 VWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is EN05 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 VWM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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