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EY55 OTS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,587 mi
Last recorded123,587 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 123,587 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 122,876 miles

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

Central Upper stop light not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,869 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s lens discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamp discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,833 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 116,817 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 114,934 miles

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

headlamps slightly cloudy.

high level brake light not working

rear tyres 3mm , wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,611 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 105,083 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective close to excessive (3.4 (b) (i))

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,621 miles

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 99,621 miles

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

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,841 miles

Centre high level stop lamp inop

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,561 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,910 miles

Both front tyres worn down to 3mm

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

High level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,204 miles

High level stop light inop

Rear brake pads worn to around 3-4mm

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 60,504 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 53,013 miles

High level brake light not working

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

o/s/f tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,296 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,515 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 OTS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTS, 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 EY55 OTS registered?

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

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