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EY05 ENR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,919 mi
Last recorded149,919 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ENR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,919 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 148,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 148,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,203 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 138,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing housing insecure Bolts loose (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,831 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 112,830 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 108,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,114 miles

o/s rear brake binding<slightly>

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,531 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,115 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs amd pads becoming worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,965 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 64,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,757 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge.

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 ENR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EY05 ENR, 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

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What year was EY05 ENR registered?

EY05 ENR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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