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EA05 DLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

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

exhaust corroded and front flexi section deteriorated

grease around n/s/f cv boot

Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,680 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,701 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,928 miles

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

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

offside door mirror surround repaired with tape

rear brakes slightly out of balance when applied together

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,327 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 38,327 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,884 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,995 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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EA05 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EA05 DLO, 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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EA05 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EA05 DLO safe to buy?

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