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EO05 XWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,932 mi
Last recorded220,932 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 220,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 220,268 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 214,102 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 214,098 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front axel 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 210,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing panel slightly corroded

Offside Front wing panel slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 204,187 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 195,650 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 195,656 miles

Emissions not tested excess black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced opaque (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 185,623 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 174,432 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 174,431 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 164,749 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 164,748 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

RATTALING NOISE FROM ENGINE AERA

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 156,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 141,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 141,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 124,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 7 Mar 2012 124,393 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 2 Apr 2011 106,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,070 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 70,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,780 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 XWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

EO05 XWM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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