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EO55 EXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,309 mi
Last recorded126,309 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 126,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,806 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 105,434 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD BUT NOT SHOWING CORDS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,438 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,710 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 62,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,394 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 EXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO55 EXB registered?

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

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