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EO05 KNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,377 mi
Last recorded189,377 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 189,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape and low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 189,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out of shape and low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 174,389 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 159,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 144,325 miles

front no plate cracked

smokey on test

Fail 10 Nov 2016 143,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb not locating and plug over heated and outer lens glazed (1.8)

front no plate cracked

smokey on test

Pass 24 Nov 2015 130,261 miles

Front noplate cracked

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 130,261 miles

Front noplate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb noted wiring and bulb holder burnt also locking not working (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2014 112,791 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,791 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,027 miles

front Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

intercooler seals leaking

rear pads 70% worn disc lipped advise new when replacing pads

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,581 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

intercooler seals leaking

rear pads 70% worn disc lipped advise new when replacing pads

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,017 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,863 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,545 miles

off side front tyre low

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 KNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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