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EA55 OFV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,129 mi
Last recorded112,129 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 112,129 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 101,716 miles

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

Alternator belt worn

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,374 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,164 miles

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar top ball joint dust covers starting to split.

front number plate slight water/dirt ingress.

slight drag n/s/r wheel (suspect tight brake)

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,423 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 85,423 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 77,334 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,744 miles

bonnet difficult to open but secure when closed

minor oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,745 miles

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex coupling (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,913 miles

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)

epc light on

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,611 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on ?

both rear tyres cracks/perished.

coolant level low ?

n/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 - 2 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,696 miles

air bag light on ?

both rear tyres cracks/perished.

coolant level low ?

n/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6 - 2 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,348 miles

front tyres T speed rated, rear tyres H speed rated.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,822 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,057 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 OFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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