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EO05 LJF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,700 mi
Last recorded72,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 72,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 72,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 57,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,577 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 52,576 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 43,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,999 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 LJF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EO05 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

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

Is EO05 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 LJF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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