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EO55 HVG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,148 mi
Last recorded146,148 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 146,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n s rear tyre perished

oil filler cap missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 146,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n s rear tyre perished

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 134,560 miles

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

Oil leak

front disc lipped

n/s door mirror damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 124,005 miles

stability control warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,725 miles

esp is set to off

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,388 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 104,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 90,702 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 74,953 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 HVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

EO55 HVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EO55 HVG safe to buy?

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