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EO55 XTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,916 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 136,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 125,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 120,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,299 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 114,299 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 84,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,894 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,694 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,420 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,697 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 XTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

EO55 XTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EO55 XTX safe to buy?

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