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EA55 NYF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,722 mi
Last recorded128,722 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 NYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 128,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,478 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,841 miles

Brake Pad wear indicator light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 121,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,846 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,125 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,343 miles

both front tyres on limit will need replacing soon

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 96,783 miles

both front tyres age cracking

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2018 96,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres age cracking

front brake pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,549 miles

emissions to clean to register

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,549 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

emissions to clean to register

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 78,514 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,041 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,105 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,095 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 15,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,088 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 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NYF, 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 NYF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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