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EA55 NSV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,141 mi
Last recorded179,141 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 NSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 179,141 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 179,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 174,273 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 165,819 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 159,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 126,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake has a brake bind

Pass 9 Aug 2013 113,018 miles

Both head-light lens marked.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre is distorting

Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,817 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,817 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,831 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 NSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

EA55 NSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is EA55 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 NSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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