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EO55 OHC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,309 mi
Last recorded156,309 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 156,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,175 miles

all brake back plates corroded

offside headlamp damaged slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2020 149,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

all brake back plates corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside headlamp damaged slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 123,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake back plates corroded

front exhaust rattle

Fail 18 May 2018 123,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake back plates corroded

front exhaust rattle

Pass 25 May 2017 114,267 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 114,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,048 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)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,162 miles

both front tyre walls perishing

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glasses and beam intensitys

front brake pad wear low o/s

n/s/r tyre splitting between treads

Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,161 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre walls perishing

condition n/s and o/s headlamp glasses and beam intensitys

front brake pad wear low o/s

n/s/r tyre splitting between treads

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 69,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,862 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,469 miles

N/S/R PADS 70% WORN

REAR TYRES 2-3MM

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,481 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm.not exssive.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,966 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 OHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OHC, 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 OHC registered?

EO55 OHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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