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ET05 WWD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 WWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,552 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,519 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,924 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,056 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 38,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,519 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,716 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to split around the wall

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,517 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 WWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

ET05 WWD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is ET05 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 WWD shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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