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EO05 JPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,228 mi
Last recorded127,228 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 JPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 127,228 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,206 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 119,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 109,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 101,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,697 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,278 miles

the nsf and osf brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

the nsf osf and osr brakes are slightly binding on

the osr tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,330 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,985 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,664 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,014 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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EO05 JPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO05 JPY, 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 EO05 JPY registered?

EO05 JPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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