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ET05 SPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,643 mi
Last recorded96,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 SPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,643 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 71,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,197 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 59,182 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 17 May 2016 52,882 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 49,506 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,723 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 46,723 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,704 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,021 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,769 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 SPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

ET05 SPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is ET05 SPZ safe to buy?

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