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EA55 EXF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,655 mi
Last recorded66,655 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 EXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 66,655 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 66,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,390 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 46,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,473 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall & tread badly cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,057 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,138 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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EA55 EXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA55 EXF, 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 EA55 EXF registered?

EA55 EXF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EA55 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 EXF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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