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EO55 EYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,230 mi
Last recorded174,230 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 174,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 174,230 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 161,750 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 161,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 151,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 137,807 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,637 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 117,637 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 93,533 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)

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Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,823 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 81,823 miles

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

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

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Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,751 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,906 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both front, rear suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

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 EYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

EO55 EYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is EO55 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 EYA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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