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EO05 LAE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,333 mi
Last recorded76,333 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,333 miles

Front Both of the headlight beam patterns are poor. RECOMMEND THE GLASSES ARE POLISHED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front fog light glass is broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,843 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT GLASSES ARE IN POOR CONDION CAUSING POOR BEAM PATTERNS. RECOMMEND THEY ARE POLISHED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT GLASS IS BROKEN

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,264 miles

Front and rear brake pads are starting to get low

Headlight lenses are poor

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall

Offside Front Fog light lens broken

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,417 miles

Oil leak

headlight glasses are in poor condition

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offsaide front fog light glass is cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,193 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade is poor. Split very slightly. Recommend renewal

Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,193 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade is poor. Split very slightly. Recommend renewal

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,933 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,576 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,031 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 LAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EO05 LAE, 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

How do I check the history of EO05 LAE?

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What year was EO05 LAE registered?

EO05 LAE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is EO05 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 LAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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