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EA55 NXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,332 mi
Last recorded187,332 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 NXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 187,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 187,332 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 178,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 178,740 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 170,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake backplates rotted

both h/lamp lenses in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2018 170,156 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge through to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake backplates rotted

both h/lamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2017 161,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 161,665 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 151,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,310 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 143,310 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,979 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 128,956 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,242 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,369 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,369 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,783 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 65,670 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING SLIGHTLY ON EDGES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Nov 2008 45,671 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)

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 NXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

EA55 NXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is EA55 NXY safe to buy?

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