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EA55 HSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,383 mi
Last recorded56,383 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,383 miles

Nearside headlight beam bender fitted

Rear number plate worn

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 48,228 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear number plate worn

Fail 3 Dec 2024 48,228 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear number plate worn

Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,345 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 41,345 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,339 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 35,339 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 29,331 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 29,331 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 24,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,689 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 17,524 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 17,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working inc, outer sidelamp (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,491 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 15,244 miles

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,970 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2012 13,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 12,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 10,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,026 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 HSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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