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EO05 OTA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,779 mi
Last recorded115,779 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,779 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 115,731 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 114,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2024 113,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to abs unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and only half of pad making contact with disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,168 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 95,592 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2019 92,339 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear rear light unit insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2018 92,329 miles

Front headlamps are cloudy but they still have a beam image

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs very rusty and scored

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,410 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 83,019 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2015 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn unuven

Pass 29 Mar 2014 72,308 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,112 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,155 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 42,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tyres are perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,412 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres are perished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,439 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 OTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

EO05 OTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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