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EA55 FLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,641 mi
Last recorded167,641 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 167,641 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 160,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 160,998 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 147,973 miles

both rear tyres 2mm slightly out of shape 205/55/16

off side front tyre has cut in tread close to limit low inner edege

Pass 14 Nov 2015 137,386 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,399 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

n/s/r brake binding to limit

n/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,907 miles

ns cv boot pin holed

Fail 18 Nov 2013 120,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ns cv boot pin holed, rear brakes bind slightly & discs signs of heat

Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,258 miles

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

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads!

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,062 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 91,227 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,017 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 65,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EA55 FLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA55 FLJ, 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 EA55 FLJ registered?

EA55 FLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is EA55 FLJ safe to buy?

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