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ET05 WVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,541 mi
Last recorded172,541 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 172,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,667 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 158,787 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 158,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 153,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,413 miles

n/s/f tyre bald inside shoulder

plastic floor+engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 82,434 miles

front brake pads are worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 66,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WVZ, 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

How do I check the history of ET05 WVZ?

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What year was ET05 WVZ registered?

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

Is ET05 WVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 WVZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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