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EO05 XAS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,023 mi
Last recorded151,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 151,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 147,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 143,657 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 143,657 miles

Front Bumper insecure both side inner wing are hanging and catching the drive shafts (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 140,671 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 138,461 miles

HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 131,086 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly on inside edge. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag w/lamp permanently on. (5.4.2)

E.M.L. permanently on.

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on inside edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn down to 2mm.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 116,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 116,144 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,800 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes age cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,619 miles

exhaust blow from exhaust box areas

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes worn

wipers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,619 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

exhaust blow from exhaust box areas

exhaust corroded

lower arm bushes worn

wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,927 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,254 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,961 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

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 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

EO05 XAS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EO05 XAS safe to buy?

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