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ET05 PPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

248,912 mi
Last recorded248,912 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 PPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 248,912 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 231,561 miles

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

Nearside Front poor headlamp beam pattern

Pass 5 Sep 2018 231,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on both edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 231,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wear on both edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 228,461 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 228,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 226,111 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 226,107 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside front (2.7.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 223,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 220,616 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Offside front 195/65 x 15 tyre worn to limit

Rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 19 Aug 2013 216,839 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 4 Aug 2012 212,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 206,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 193,949 miles

slight engine oil leak

stonechips in windscreen

wipers poor

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full isapecition of the seatbelt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 158,450 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2009 158,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 122,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ET05 PPU, 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 PPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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