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EY05 ETR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,217 mi
Last recorded130,217 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 130,217 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper tie racked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 130,217 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front bumper tie racked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 127,312 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray and sill covered fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray and sill covered fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 114,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,489 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,088 miles

plastic under vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,072 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,667 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,667 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 ETR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

EY05 ETR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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