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EO55 OCH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,466 mi
Last recorded149,466 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 149,466 miles

All flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

O/S/F outer cv boot split, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Fail 15 Aug 2018 149,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper (1.1.15 (f))

All flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

O/S/F outer cv boot split, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,748 miles

condition

Fail 14 Aug 2017 140,748 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

condition

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,037 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 110,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,825 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 85,780 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,560 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,891 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,648 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 OCH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCH, 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 OCH registered?

EO55 OCH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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