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EO55 CDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,881 mi
Last recorded97,881 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 CDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 97,881 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing panel corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 97,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has water droplets on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing panel corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,932 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

Nearside Front wing panel outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

Nearside Front wing panel outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,826 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,552 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both o/s and n/s shock absorber casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 77,128 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 72,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,627 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,490 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,813 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,318 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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EO55 CDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CDX, 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 EO55 CDX registered?

EO55 CDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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