MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,627 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cover over eng and under vehicle
front discs are worn
hubcaps fitted
both front discs and pads low.
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both front discs and pads low.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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EO55 FBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?
EO55 FBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.
Is EO55 FBL safe to buy?
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