MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under tray and sill covered fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under tray and sill covered fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
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
plastic under vehicle
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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