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EY55 OSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,297 mi
Last recorded154,297 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 154,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 148,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,243 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 141,243 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2021 140,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 134,042 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 128,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,912 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,799 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,238 miles

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 19 Aug 2014 81,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,229 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,837 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,158 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Some slight noise from n/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,073 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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EY55 OSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY55 OSX, 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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EY55 OSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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