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EO55 OKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,007 mi
Last recorded118,007 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe, inner sills, suspension components corroded

front cv boot worn

Pass 12 Feb 2024 103,284 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2024 103,228 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side Nearside rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,512 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 85,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mist of oil un the engine

Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the engine

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,715 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 81,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 79,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 75,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 75,591 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 67,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,703 miles

Back wiper poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,703 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Back wiper poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,676 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,032 miles

nearside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,786 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,221 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 23,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 18,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,049 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 14,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

EO55 OKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is EO55 OKE safe to buy?

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