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EA55 SDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,769 mi
Last recorded96,769 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 SDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall. No cords visible.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,245 miles

Windscreen damage (centre & nearside) both less than 40mm

Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,245 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen damage (centre & nearside) both less than 40mm

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,179 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,656 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,869 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 11,410 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 SDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

EA55 SDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 SDZ safe to buy?

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