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EY55 OTC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,710 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism is sticking

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wipers are smearing slightly

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3/4 width limits! strongly advised! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism is sticking

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,012 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s wing covered by tape

Fail 20 Jun 2018 97,186 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s wing covered by tape

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,501 miles

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion on wheel arch

Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion on wheel arch

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,527 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2014 73,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust clamp has slight blow at joins

Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,324 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,708 miles

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)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 39,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,368 miles

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

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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EY55 OTC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY55 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 OTC registered?

EY55 OTC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EY55 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 OTC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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