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EA55 XAT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,855 mi
Last recorded161,855 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 161,855 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 161,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front under tray loose at rear

Pass 19 Dec 2020 150,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 127,714 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 112,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has several splits in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre splits/cracks on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre splits/cracks on inner sidewall

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,046 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 69,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,463 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 61,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear tyres perished and tread very low

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering arm has slight play at its fixing.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front steering arm has slight play at its fixing.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,538 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

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 XAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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