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EO55 XUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,012 mi
Last recorded206,012 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 206,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 189,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 182,507 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 182,498 miles

Front Body insecure both n/s o/s inner front arch covers loose [catch wheels on lock to lock] (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 171,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 149,036 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres stretched on to bead but not excesive

Fail 23 Jul 2016 148,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres stretched on to bead but not excesive

Pass 28 Jul 2015 136,427 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 136,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Unable to check roughness of nearside rear wheel bearing due to slight brake bind

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,623 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front pads 50%-60% worn (warning light fitted)

front tyres 3mm

handbrake freeplay

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 107,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 95,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 95,824 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray / covers fitted rerstrict view

Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,026 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre out of shape

O/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,756 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,756 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel 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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

EO55 XUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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