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EO05 WEC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,888 mi
Last recorded153,888 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 WEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 153,888 miles

bulb warning light is on

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front fog light lens is broken

Fail 14 Jul 2020 153,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

bulb warning light is on

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

offside front fog light lens is broken

offside front lower wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2019 147,338 miles

Both the front lower rear wishbone bushes are weak

Bulb warning light is on.

Nearside Front Tyre approaching the wear bars

Offside Front Fog light cracked.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 147,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 147,057 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 135,988 miles

imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 10 May 2018 134,019 miles

both the rear and the nearside front road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

Fail 10 May 2018 134,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both the rear and the nearside front road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

slight imbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 11 May 2017 118,201 miles

coolant leak evident

Fail 11 May 2017 118,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak evident

Pass 10 May 2016 104,360 miles

both the front lower wishbone rear bushes are becoming weak

Pass 11 May 2015 90,856 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 64,685 miles

Advise bonnet saftey catch stiff

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 64,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise bonnet saftey catch stiff

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2013 38,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 32,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,151 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,816 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 WEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

EO05 WEC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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