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EA55 VGO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,008 mi
Last recorded131,008 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,909 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2014 99,913 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,907 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,705 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 81,705 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,879 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

damage o.s sill

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,368 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,607 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,394 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2008 25,394 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

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 VGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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