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EA05 OCF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,476 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,327 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2014 28,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,584 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,584 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,669 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 OCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 OCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA05 OCF?

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What year was EA05 OCF registered?

EA05 OCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is EA05 OCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 OCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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