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EA55 FLN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,751 mi
Last recorded135,751 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,751 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded but not likely to cause injury

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,801 miles

Nearside Front (clip missing but still preventing the ingress of dirt)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Most rear bushing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front (wing has rust damage)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear most bushing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 133,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front (clip missing but still preventing the ingress of dirt)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Most rear bushing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front (wing has rust damage)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear most bushing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 131,869 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slight perishing present. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,369 miles

Front wings corroded on both side

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 114,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm only worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,450 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 87,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,561 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,090 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 62,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,568 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,288 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 24,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inside edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,044 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,061 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 FLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FLN, 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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EA55 FLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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