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ET05 HFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,449 mi
Last recorded150,449 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,449 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc worn

Fail 6 Sep 2021 150,437 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 3 Mar 2020 142,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 134,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,427 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,090 miles

Drivers side windscreen washer output poor but sufficient from both to clear screen.

Passenger door non obligatory mirror is broken.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,090 miles

Drivers side windscreen washer output poor but sufficient from both to clear screen.

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Passenger door non obligatory mirror is broken.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,411 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 99,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drum stick (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 90,968 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 66,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 47,161 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,591 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 33,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 31,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 HFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ET05 HFZ, 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 HFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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