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EO55 OKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,806 mi
Last recorded94,806 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 94,805 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,373 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 90,294 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 83,085 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing

Front drop link dust covers perished

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,063 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 79,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,328 miles

o/s/f ghead light has deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2018 68,575 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 61,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,328 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 54,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,946 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,812 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,042 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 33,042 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,668 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 25,667 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,497 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,639 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 OKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OKG, 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 OKG registered?

EO55 OKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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