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OEZ 5982

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,246 mi
Last recorded147,246 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI92,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOEZ 5982
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 147,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 145,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 139,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,122 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 136,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,064 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 128,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,943 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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OEZ 5982 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 92,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OEZ 5982, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OEZ 5982 registered?

OEZ 5982 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is OEZ 5982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OEZ 5982 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OEZ 5982 have outstanding finance?

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