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ET05 VPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,941 mi
Last recorded116,941 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,432 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,229 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,121 miles

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 28 Nov 2014 83,121 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

OSR brake slightly binding

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Fail 19 Nov 2012 69,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,907 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,907 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,307 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,487 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 38,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

ET05 VPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is ET05 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 VPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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