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EO55 XAT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 123,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wing has slight corrosion

underbody and suspension components has general corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2025 119,548 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom along with several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower front valance loose

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 119,548 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked across bottom along with several chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge showing layers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower front valance loose

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 114,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,414 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front brake disc backing plate corroding away

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 111,414 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both covers (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front brake disc backing plate corroding away

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroding away

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in ns lower corner and os lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,376 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc backing plate slightly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 98,253 miles

Alternator pully siezed

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,714 miles

front brake pads are approx 2/3 worn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 93,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads are approx 2/3 worn

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,317 miles

nsr brake binding close to mot limits

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,372 miles

EML on

osf anti roll bar link gaitor deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,721 miles

EML on

nsr tyre on limit and perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,220 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,419 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,419 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,239 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,855 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,959 miles

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

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 XAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XAT, 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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EO55 XAT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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