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EA55 FMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,478 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,824 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,335 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,844 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,537 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside (driverside ) front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,460 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,876 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 FMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FMY, 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 EA55 FMY registered?

EA55 FMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is EA55 FMY safe to buy?

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