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EY05 MOF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,934 mi
Last recorded170,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 170,934 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 160,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 153,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 140,396 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 140,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front brake caliper/flexi-hose areas show grease contamination.

off side front tyre side wall shows evidence of repairs.

Pass 29 May 2014 122,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front brake caliper/flexi hose areas show grease contamination.

near side front door mirror glass is secured by tape.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.

Fail 29 May 2014 122,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front brake caliper/flexi hose areas show grease contamination.

near side front door mirror glass is secured by tape.

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

odd speed rated tyres fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show maximum imbalance of 25%

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

Fail 27 Jun 2012 91,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,129 miles

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on outside edge.

nearside rear tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn, deep splits in tread and nail in tread.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

Fail 11 Jun 2011 69,129 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and bald on outside edge.

nearside rear tyre has a large cut on inner sidewall.

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn, deep splits in tread and nail in tread.

offside and nearside front wiper blades smeary.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 53,717 miles

near side rear brake disc is discoloured.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front headlamp unit shows movement.

Fail 12 Jun 2010 53,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear brake disc is discoloured.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side front headlamp unit shows movement.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,902 miles

both front wiper blades smeary.

front service brakes show slight inbalance/run-out.

offside front tyre unevenly worn.

Pass 28 May 2008 30,941 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 MOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MOF, 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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EY05 MOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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