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EO05 XWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,790 miles

front exhaust flexy slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,040 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,040 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,602 miles

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

slight brake bind

Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,722 miles

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 16 Mar 2015 50,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 48,114 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre becoming worn. (Was at front Tyres have been swop around with new ones)

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

Service light on

Fail 3 May 2014 48,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre 3/2M becoming worn

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

Service light on

Pass 3 May 2013 44,596 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,110 miles

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH NON-UK REG PLATES

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,727 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 XWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

EO05 XWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is EO05 XWF safe to buy?

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