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EO55 JYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,775 mi
Last recorded90,775 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,775 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT UNIT LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front wheel arches are slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 87,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 77,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,112 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 66,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 66,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,232 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,591 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 1 Sep 2010 32,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,784 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 JYU 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 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 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

EO55 JYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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