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EO55 BFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,512 mi
Last recorded79,512 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2024 79,512 miles

Both front wings corroded

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

Nearside rear sill corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,625 miles

Both front wings rusty

Near side rear arch rusty

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,786 miles

Near side rear brake shield corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,764 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,163 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 51,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,131 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,177 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 BFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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