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EY05 DFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,257 mi
Last recorded125,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 125,257 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 104,474 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 104,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 92,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 86,322 miles

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2022 86,322 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2021 83,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 74,987 miles

plastic +metal covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2019 66,831 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 66,831 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 61,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 57,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,350 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,676 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,925 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,072 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 25,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,863 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,927 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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EY05 DFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EY05 DFO, 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 EY05 DFO registered?

EY05 DFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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