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EO05 HZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 HZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 134,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2019 134,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,152 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

cover fitted slight play on steering /suspension

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2018 120,152 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

cover fitted slight play on steering /suspension

oil leak

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,822 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

minor oil leak

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,934 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,190 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,701 miles

engine light on

screen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,226 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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EO05 HZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO05 HZF, 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 EO05 HZF registered?

EO05 HZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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