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EO55 HVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

235,749 mi
Last recorded235,749 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 235,749 miles

headlamps misty

Fail 22 Mar 2025 235,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamps misty

Pass 29 Feb 2024 216,448 miles

front headlamp misty

o/s/f brake back plate deterioted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Feb 2024 216,448 miles

o/s/f brake back plate deterioted

rear brake discs worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front headlamp misty

Pass 16 Feb 2023 210,938 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 210,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 199,229 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 193,342 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 172,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,443 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 147,039 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,307 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,265 miles

both front headlamp lenses are becoming frosted

nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 141,265 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

both front headlamp lenses are becoming frosted

nearside front tyre wearing very thin at inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,675 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 126,946 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 118,348 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 104,823 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 87,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 64,873 miles

n/s/f shock absorber gaitor adrift

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 HVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

EO55 HVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is EO55 HVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 HVF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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