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EO55 BFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,286 mi
Last recorded162,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 162,286 miles

Engine cover and Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Fail 14 Jan 2019 162,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under panel tray fitted not allowing full inspection of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,274 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

both rear and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2017 148,274 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive engine oil (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

both rear and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2016 136,020 miles

Both font headlamps poor beam pattern

Both rear trailing arm bushes slight movement

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,587 miles

oil leak,rear bump stops worn

rear wiper worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak,rear bump stops worn

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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 5 Nov 2013 103,916 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,916 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,630 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)

front brake pads thin 3000 miles

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,928 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,254 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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EO55 BFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BFK, 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 EO55 BFK registered?

EO55 BFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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