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EO55 XUS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,625 mi
Last recorded151,625 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,625 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back buses (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

traction control light on

Fail 10 Mar 2017 151,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm back buses (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

traction control light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,348 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 149,348 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 146,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 146,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,675 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 142,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,789 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 118,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f outer c.v boots have grease but unable to find split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,169 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 101,247 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,774 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 86,097 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 XUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

EO55 XUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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