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EF55 OAW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 OAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 108,040 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 96,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 62,866 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,714 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 50,739 miles

nearside rear tyres perished on inside egde

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,207 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 32,333 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,473 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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EF55 OAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 EF55 OAW, 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 EF55 OAW registered?

EF55 OAW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is EF55 OAW safe to buy?

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