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EX55 WCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,418 mi
Last recorded131,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 131,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,451 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 118,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,571 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,931 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 70,557 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 70,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 68,196 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 68,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,855 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 64,831 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,429 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,818 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,564 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,948 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,510 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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EX55 WCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX55 WCO, 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 EX55 WCO registered?

EX55 WCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is EX55 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 WCO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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