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EO55 CEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,062 mi
Last recorded207,062 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 CEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 207,062 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both headlight beam images poor

eml on

screen cracked centre lower part

Pass 12 Dec 2016 193,535 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 12 Dec 2016 193,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 10 Dec 2015 180,852 miles

Front both tyres on limit...205/55zr16

Nearside Rear pads wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

child seat fitted not inspection of adult belt

eml lamp on

offside front and nearside rear back plates corroded

suspect dual mass noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2014 166,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on

offside front backplate corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2014 166,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on

offside front backplate corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 151,604 miles

EML lamp on

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear. seat belt not tested

Pass 7 Dec 2012 134,907 miles

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

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

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)

engine light on

undertray damaged and top cover loose

Pass 12 Dec 2011 113,084 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,497 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,497 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 85,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,405 miles

Rear brake pads getting low 3.00mm.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 68,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre nail in tread,punctured,not repairable,too close to edge.

Rear brake pads getting low 3.00mm.

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 CEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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