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EO05 ULD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,483 mi
Last recorded120,483 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 120,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 104,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,642 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,642 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,972 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 89,964 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,867 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,867 miles

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,857 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,784 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,925 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 50,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 36,084 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 ULD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

EO05 ULD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EO05 ULD safe to buy?

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