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EK55 OKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2021 75,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,953 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,022 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2017 62,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,672 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Outer condensation in lamp but still visible from a reasonable distance

exhaust system noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

condensation in osr outer lamp unit but still visible from a reasonable distance

emmisions close to limit

osf seat belt slow to retract

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,661 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

condensation in osr outer lamp unit but still visible from a reasonable distance

emmisions close to limit

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,778 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ front tyre has notch in outer sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2014 53,249 miles

Note: Front lower wishbone arms different construction

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,121 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing and begining to split,no excessive play.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,121 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing and begining to split,no excessive play.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,743 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 OKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OKE, 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 EK55 OKE registered?

EK55 OKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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