MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak
undertray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
undertray fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s front headlight washer inop
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front headlight washer inop
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EY55 OTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 EY55 OTB, 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 EY55 OTB registered?
EY55 OTB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is EY55 OTB safe to buy?
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