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EY05 FKW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,639 mi
Last recorded142,639 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective effecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

stone chip in windscreen

washer jets poor

windscreen has a crack encroaching driver view

wipers a little smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2017 139,842 miles

front wipers a little smeary

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet shocks worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 134,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,346 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 126,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Emission's not tested, insufficient engine oil.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 119,730 miles

Rear brake discs corroded to excess

Fail 8 Dec 2014 119,730 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded to excess

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,138 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 105,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 189,031 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 143,014 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 FKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

EY05 FKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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