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EO05 UKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,568 mi
Last recorded190,568 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 UKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 190,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 171,247 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 171,247 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 206,438 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 180,340 miles

Underside covers fitted, obscuring some components from view

Pass 20 Mar 2017 172,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 172,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,354 miles

item removed prior to test

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 166,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall repair (4.1.D.1b)

item removed prior to test

osr tyre cracking in tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 165,673 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

item removed prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 159,630 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 152,391 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 146,774 miles

Handbrake notchy in operation

Fail 12 Jan 2013 146,774 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Handbrake notchy in operation

Pass 29 Feb 2012 136,962 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 136,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 125,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 125,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,639 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,492 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,324 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 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UKD, 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 UKD registered?

EO05 UKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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