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EO05 HZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,061 mi
Last recorded128,061 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,703 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 122,703 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,150 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot small hole / leak

Offside Front headlight pattern bad

Fail 17 Dec 2020 120,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque lense (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front cv boot small hole / leak

Offside Front headlight pattern bad

Pass 14 Dec 2019 115,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 115,667 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,931 miles

headlamp aims going cloudy

Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,228 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2015 92,921 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush slight play

rear tyres getting low

slight leak from both front c.v boots

Fail 12 Dec 2015 92,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f lower suspension arm front bush slight play

rear tyres getting low

slight leak from both front c.v boots

Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,885 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2013 77,615 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 77,435 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 73,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 66,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,759 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 55,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,306 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 HZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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