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EO55 OKH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,991 mi
Last recorded100,991 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,991 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,553 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,763 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 90,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 90,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os, also slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 86,896 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 26 Jul 2023 86,896 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,706 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,634 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,749 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps discoloured ,poor beam patterns

Fail 6 Oct 2018 73,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

headlamps discoloured ,poor beam patterns

Pass 8 Oct 2017 72,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and nail in tread 195/65 x 15 91 h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2016 70,990 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2016 70,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,840 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 62,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,101 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,900 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,252 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 OKH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

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

Is EO55 OKH safe to buy?

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