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EO55 BEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,840 mi
Last recorded140,840 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 140,840 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 125,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 118,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 118,679 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside outer sill distorted

Fail 18 May 2016 109,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside outer sill distorted

Fail 20 May 2015 101,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 101,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 89,135 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 66,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 23,534 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 23,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EO55 BEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO55 BEY, 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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EO55 BEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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