MOT Status
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123,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front wing has slight corrosion
underbody and suspension components has general corrosion
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom along with several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower front valance loose
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom along with several chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower front valance loose
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside front brake disc backing plate corroding away
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside front brake disc backing plate corroding away
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroding away
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in ns lower corner and os lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Wipers poor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate slightly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Alternator pully siezed
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake pads are approx 2/3 worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads are approx 2/3 worn
nsr brake binding close to mot limits
EML on
osf anti roll bar link gaitor deteriated
EML on
nsr tyre on limit and perished
rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EO55 XAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2005.
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