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ET05 DPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,195 mi
Last recorded150,195 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 150,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 145,670 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 141,582 miles

Nearside Rear back plates excessive corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear back plates excessive corroded

engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,146 miles

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 137,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

eml light on

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,386 miles

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

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

eml light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,386 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 107,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,543 miles

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Aug 2012 89,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,529 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 74,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 65,441 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,688 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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ET05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET05 DPE, 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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ET05 DPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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