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EO05 ULA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,630 mi
Last recorded113,630 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 108,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,972 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 96,735 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,285 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,943 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,772 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,472 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,476 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 ULA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

EO05 ULA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EO05 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 ULA shows 14 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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