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EO55 CDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

158,405 mi
Last recorded158,405 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 CDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 158,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 156,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 152,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 146,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 128,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 125,828 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 107,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,876 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 95,819 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 95,819 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 25 Jul 2011 84,508 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,554 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EO55 CDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EO55 CDF, 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 EO55 CDF registered?

EO55 CDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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