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EA55 VHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,651 mi
Last recorded121,651 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,651 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER AND OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 57,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,058 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 39,219 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 39,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,810 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 12,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 11,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 10,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,985 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 7,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,719 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 VHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 VHE, 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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What year was EA55 VHE registered?

EA55 VHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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