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ERZ 7281

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,643 mi
Last recorded216,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 7281
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 216,643 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 216,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 207,132 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 207,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021
Pass 11 May 2019 184,685 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 172,605 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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ERZ 7281 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ERZ 7281, 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

How do I check the history of ERZ 7281?

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What year was ERZ 7281 registered?

ERZ 7281 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is ERZ 7281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 7281 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ERZ 7281 have outstanding finance?

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