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ET05 VOY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,859 mi
Last recorded175,859 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 175,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 166,080 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 30 Sep 2020 166,080 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 27 Sep 2019 152,501 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 152,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,918 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding,parking lever on caliper not returning to stop. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at small end. (2.5.C.1a)

advise engine oil leak.

bracket removed from swept area prior to test.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 134,918 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp displayed. (5.4.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes starting to split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding,parking lever on caliper not returning to stop. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter seeping grease at small end. (2.5.C.1a)

advise engine oil leak.

bracket removed from swept area prior to test.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 112,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 104,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 97,884 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 91,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 62,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,148 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 53,902 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOY, 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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What year was ET05 VOY registered?

ET05 VOY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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