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EK55 OKT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,597 mi
Last recorded131,597 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 OKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 131,597 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 120,288 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front to rear all 4 side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,338 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 113,191 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 102,367 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 102,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front edges worn bald

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front cv boot slight worn inner

Pass 15 Jul 2019 88,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn edges & cuts in tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 77,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,275 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,122 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,826 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 59,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,025 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre punchered

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,091 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,086 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 OKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKT, 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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EK55 OKT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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