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EO55 GZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 GZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 108,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn very low

Nearside Rear tyre walls damaged (possibly run flat)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Rear both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 105,561 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn very low

Nearside Rear tyre walls damaged (possibly run flat)

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Rear both rear tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,130 miles

Front Both head lamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2016 99,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer wall damaged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 99,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer wall damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 95,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 95,373 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,909 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,909 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,011 miles

offside drive shaft outer gaitor has a pin hole

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,506 miles

steering angle warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,813 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,358 miles

N/S/F indicator repeater lense cracked.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,358 miles

N/S/F indicator repeater lense cracked.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 GZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GZH, 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 GZH registered?

EO55 GZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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