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EA55 FMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,275 mi
Last recorded113,275 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2023 113,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 110,718 miles

slight oil loss on engine

Fail 30 May 2022 110,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on the lens (4.1.2 (c))

slight oil loss on engine

Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminating on dash,pad seem ok at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2020 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminating on dash,pad seem ok at time of test

Pass 28 May 2019 95,928 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 95,877 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front tyre is worn to only 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,281 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 87,281 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,380 miles

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 74,602 miles

225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Inner wheel arch & underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 67,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,090 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,005 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,665 miles

Advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

Advise slight sign of c/v grease nearside front outer c/v boot

Fail 5 Mar 2010 30,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Advise engine warning light on

Advise rear brake discs slightly pitted

Advise slight sign of c/v grease nearside front outer c/v boot

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,625 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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EA55 FMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EA55 FMV, 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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EA55 FMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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