MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear seat belt cover slight damaged
Offside side repeater lens damage
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bonnet release lever missing
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Both nearside tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under tray fitted obsecuring some components
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under tray fitted obsecuring some components
engine covers and undertrays fitted
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF55 VNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EF55 VNH, 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 VNH registered?
EF55 VNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.
Is EF55 VNH safe to buy?
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