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EO05 MVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,900 mi
Last recorded123,900 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2021 123,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front side (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2021 123,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 120,402 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 120,402 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,325 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,006 miles

Chip in windscreen outside Zone A

Front Both console bushes starting to perish and split

Front Both headlights have a weak beam pattern

Nearside Front Outer Grease around constant velocity boot gaiter

Oil leak ()

Rear Both anti roll bar D bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Chip in windscreen outside Zone A

Front Both console bushes starting to perish and split

Front Both headlights have a weak beam pattern

Nearside Front Outer Grease around constant velocity boot gaiter

Oil leak ()

Rear Both anti roll bar D bushes slightly perished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,072 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,358 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,978 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,303 miles

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

both rear brake discs are slightly lipped

slight oil leak from top of engine area

Pass 7 Feb 2008 27,728 miles

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

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

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 MVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVZ, 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

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What year was EO05 MVZ registered?

EO05 MVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EO05 MVZ safe to buy?

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