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EO55 EXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,041 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,950 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 31,890 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 31,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coolet low

Offside Rear len crack

Pass 7 Sep 2021 29,993 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 29,993 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 28,481 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OPAQUE AND NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,886 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 26,886 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced polish headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,945 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 21,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,366 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,365 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,223 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 18,221 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 15,531 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,289 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,593 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 EXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EO55 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

Is EO55 EXM safe to buy?

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