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EO55 GZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 170,650 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 154,259 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 154,259 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,748 miles

Front fog lights not working

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 140,523 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged And glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 111,426 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper

Rear wiper arm broken

Slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wheel partially binding

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,172 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,172 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,231 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 70,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,941 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,398 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,345 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,487 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 GZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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