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EY 99

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY 99
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 130,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 128,241 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 125,097 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,445 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 115,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 107,150 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,105 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 88,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,511 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,739 miles

front brakes binding slightly

osf tyre worn on inner edge + thorn in inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,084 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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EY 99 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EY 99, 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 EY 99 registered?

EY 99 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EY 99 safe to buy?

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