MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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both headlamps slightly deteriorated
both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded
both front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
both headlamps slightly deteriorated
rear suspension components slightly corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion on brake and suspension components
Fuel system component insecure heater (7.2.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion on brake and suspension components
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front and rear brake discs worn
windscreen has a chip but does not affect drivers view of the road
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside tyre wearing at inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside tyre wearing at inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EO55 BGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 BGY, 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 BGY registered?
EO55 BGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.
Is EO55 BGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for EO55 BGY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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