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EIG 2766

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 2766
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2013 128,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 107,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 79,322 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 79,322 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 56,216 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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EIG 2766 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EIG 2766, 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 EIG 2766 registered?

EIG 2766 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is EIG 2766 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 2766 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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