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ET05 UBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,579 mi
Last recorded173,579 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 173,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 169,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,075 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 151,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 145,931 miles

Engine Management Light Staying on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 145,865 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Management Light Staying on

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 143,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 140,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 138,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 138,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2014 135,958 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 135,958 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,293 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 122,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 119,089 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 89,510 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,487 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 UBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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