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EG05 AOX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,964 mi
Last recorded170,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 170,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 156,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,332 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,555 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 113,495 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 695,576 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 51,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 45,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 38,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 31,099 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 27,546 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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EG05 AOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 EG05 AOX, 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 EG05 AOX registered?

EG05 AOX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is EG05 AOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG05 AOX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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