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EO55 OAJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,929 mi
Last recorded165,929 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 165,929 miles

both rear tyres ae worn to limits

chips in windscreen

flexi brake hoses are cracking and perished

off side front fog lamp damaged

off side outer cv gaiter in poor condition

oil leaks

rear brake pads are low

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Pass 6 May 2022 156,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill damaged

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2021 149,687 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper brake light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,557 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside damage to outer sill

Rear brake discs worn

both tyres heavily feathered on inner edge

rear bump stops worn

Fail 9 Mar 2020 148,555 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside damage to outer sill

Rear brake discs worn

both tyres heavily feathered on inner edge

rear bump stops worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 140,765 miles

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front brake disc starting to wear

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2019 140,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

offside front brake disc starting to wear

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,963 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,065 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output poor beam patton (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output poor beam patton (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,678 miles

front tyres worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,839 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 81,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,598 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 49,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,306 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,567 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)

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 OAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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