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EO55 OAD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,454 mi
Last recorded146,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

engine cover / undertray fitted

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f brake disc backing plate corroded/weakened

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,815 miles

Corrosion to offside front wing

Engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2015 136,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken Upper bearing adrift (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to offside front wing

Engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,228 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)

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,983 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2013 122,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre weraing low on inner edge

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,889 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,291 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,195 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 OAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

EO55 OAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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