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EK55 OKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,185 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,773 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 62,773 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 53,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 49,798 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 46,807 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,220 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,727 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,272 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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EK55 OKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EK55 OKA, 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 EK55 OKA registered?

EK55 OKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is EK55 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 OKA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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