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ESZ 1276

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1276
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 128,787 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight misshape

Pass 26 May 2017 94,078 miles

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

front brake pads and discs

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 94,078 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front brake pads and discs

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 90,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,380 miles

unable to check nearside rear and centre rear seatbelt operation

Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,379 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

unable to check nearside rear and centre rear seatbelt operation

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to test all rear seat belts as seats down and dog cage fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

unable to test all rear seat belts as seats down and dog cage fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2013 73,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,683 miles

front xhhaust starting to leak.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,132 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,154 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 36,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,746 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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ESZ 1276 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ESZ 1276, 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 ESZ 1276 registered?

ESZ 1276 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is ESZ 1276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1276 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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