MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front outer wings corroded
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside and near side rear inner sills corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded
Under trays fitted
Both front dip beam patterns weak due to headlamp plastic deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
engine cover fitted
o/s and n/s front shock absorbers damp
under trays fitted
Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler under drivers floor (7.2.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine cover fitted
o/s and n/s front shock absorbers damp
under trays fitted
front brake discs worn and lipped
n/s headlamp unit loose, but still secure
o/s and n/s rear tyre treads perishing
wipers starting to smear
front brake discs worn
n/s front tyre hashad a puncture repair very close to side wall
o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and various deep cuts and perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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EO55 XUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 XUF, 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 XUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.
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