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EA55 HTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,694 mi
Last recorded114,694 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 94,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,442 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 64,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,312 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2010 40,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,560 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 HTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

EA55 HTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is EA55 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 HTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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