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EO05 OSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 OSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one on every wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,565 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 107,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels | x1 wheelnut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tracking arm bushes | both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,413 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 107,410 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,264 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,071 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,049 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,493 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,493 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,144 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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EO05 OSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO05 OSE, 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 EO05 OSE registered?

EO05 OSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is EO05 OSE safe to buy?

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