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EN55 HVE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,352 mi
Last recorded150,352 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 HVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 150,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light is on

Pass 6 Nov 2018 144,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 129,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,979 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,530 miles

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

ns and o/s rear brake discs shields rusted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,583 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

ns and o/s rear brake discs shields rusted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,601 miles

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

engine managment light is on

front brake discs wearing

wiper blades worn boarderline

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,393 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,419 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 42,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,007 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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EN55 HVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EN55 HVE, 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 EN55 HVE registered?

EN55 HVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is EN55 HVE safe to buy?

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