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EA54 LOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,952 mi
Last recorded168,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 168,952 miles

crack in upper middle windscreen, not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 20 Feb 2013 151,017 miles

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

Nearside and offside headlamps lenses affected

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 151,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside and offside headlamps lenses affected

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 136,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 124,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 124,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 99,074 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 99,074 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,736 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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EA54 LOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA54 LOD, 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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EA54 LOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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