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191,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated undertray fitted thus allowing inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated undertray fitted thus allowing inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under-tray fitted thus allowing full inspection
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under-tray fitted thus allowing full inspection
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter edges.
Offside Rear tyre worn on outter edges.
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter edges.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on outter edges.
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front brake pads about 2000miles left.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear tyre going out of shape.
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer c v gaiter distorted
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside sill damaged
Offside wiper blade deterioring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Outer c v gaiter distorted
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside sill damaged
Offside wiper blade deterioring
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern weak (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pattern weak (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
n/s outer cv gaitor shows grease contamination
o/s/f tyre shows edge wear and worn to 3mm
unable to fully inspect rear road springs
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wiper blades deteriorating
exhaust becoming corroded
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust becoming corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/F hub and brake caliper contaminated with cv grease
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Traction control light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
front brake performance uneven
front tyres feathering on inner edges
inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle
o/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall
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EO55 SVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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