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EO55 EWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,796 mi
Last recorded41,796 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 41,796 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 41,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 40,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 39,188 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 38,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,219 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 37,219 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 34,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 34,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks In tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 33,033 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,098 miles

major oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,318 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 7,285 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 EWX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EWX, 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

How do I check the history of EO55 EWX?

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What year was EO55 EWX registered?

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

Is EO55 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 EWX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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