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EO55 OCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

233,026 mi
Last recorded233,026 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 233,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 233,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 207,998 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 207,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 183,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

both headlamps have poor beam image

eml light on dash lit

slight bind osr brake

Fail 13 Aug 2016 183,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

both headlamps have poor beam image

eml light on dash lit

slight bind osr brake

Pass 18 Aug 2015 162,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 162,520 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

eml light on

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 147,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

engine management lamp is on

Fail 21 Aug 2014 147,821 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perishing

engine management lamp is on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,667 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 124,659 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light shows a fault

Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,639 miles

eml on dash

esp on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,842 miles

EML ON CONSTANTLY

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 80,581 miles

Engine management Warning light on

Fail 3 Aug 2010 80,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management Warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,924 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,499 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 OCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG registered?

EO55 OCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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