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ET05 SPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 95,513 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,576 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 94,576 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 89,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,182 miles

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

both front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,000 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 20,671 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 SPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 SPX registered?

ET05 SPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is ET05 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 SPX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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