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EO55 CCF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,784 mi
Last recorded173,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 CCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 173,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rack inner arm play

Pass 30 Jan 2019 161,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 158,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 150,442 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 150,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,346 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,677 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 107,892 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly.

Pass 10 May 2012 90,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 90,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads are getting low

n/s/f brake back plate is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 76,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 57,324 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 CCF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CCF, 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 CCF registered?

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

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