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EO55 XTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,284 mi
Last recorded132,284 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 118,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 101,666 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,131 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 98,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,218 miles

Brake pressure build up slow servo vacuum pipe may need attention soon (1.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot opening may need attention soon

Fail 26 Mar 2019 92,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

boot opening may need attention soon

Pass 21 Jan 2018 84,372 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front unable to fully test wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,467 miles

N/S/R tyre flat

N/S/R tyre heavily cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 76,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/R tyre flat

N/S/R tyre heavily cracked and perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 70,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,792 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,129 miles

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

excess oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,129 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

excess oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,646 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 XTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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