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ET05 HGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,357 mi
Last recorded126,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 126,357 miles

"Bubbling" starting under paint of both outer sills at rear.

Bonnet release lever worn. Difficult to open.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

No access to rear seats or seat belts at time of test

Fail 10 Jan 2023 126,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

"Bubbling" starting under paint of both outer sills at rear.

Bonnet release lever worn. Difficult to open.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

No access to rear seats or seat belts at time of test

Pass 10 Jan 2022 119,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 115,623 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone back bushes. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 111,061 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 108,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,801 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,687 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,687 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,475 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,969 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 82,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,984 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,881 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

The offside rear tyre tread is becoming perished

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,019 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 HGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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