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EO05 WFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

199,883 mi
Last recorded199,883 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 199,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 199,883 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 191,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & flexi exhaust deteriorated & centre sleeve clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

e.m.l on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2016 178,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe is blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 167,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn close to wear bars

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 149,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 149,445 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,851 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 10 Dec 2013 129,768 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,098 miles

Both of the rear tyres worn on the slightly raised inner edge. Strongly advise replacement.

ESP light on.

Front flexi exhaust section deteriorated and blowing.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,847 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,716 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 WFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 EO05 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

EO05 WFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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