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EA55 VGT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 102,318 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 102,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,575 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,714 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 75,135 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 47,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,488 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 VGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 VGT registered?

EA55 VGT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is EA55 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 VGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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