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EO05 LLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,195 mi
Last recorded160,195 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 160,195 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 158,533 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 155,862 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 153,661 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 151,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 149,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 148,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,580 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 148,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 145,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 134,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine cover fitted

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,716 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and perishing.

Offside rear brake lightly binding.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,240 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,783 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,789 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,042 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,241 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 LLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLA, 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 EO05 LLA registered?

EO05 LLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EO05 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 LLA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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