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EO55 OAP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,918 mi
Last recorded136,918 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,918 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

covers fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside beam deflector fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 130,452 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,962 miles

beam deflector fitted on nearside headlight

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 121,960 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre wearing low

beam deflector fitted on nearside headlight

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,633 miles

masker on nearside headlamp

Fail 11 Jul 2016 111,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

masker on nearside headlamp

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,972 miles

damage on front number plate

Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,972 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

damage on front number plate

Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2014 94,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,066 miles

front number plate damaged

heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

nearside rear brake pads 75% worn & discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,860 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,782 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,261 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,670 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 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

EO55 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EO55 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 OAP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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