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EY55 OUB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 115,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 114,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 112,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 110,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder, borderline pass. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 107,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 105,045 miles

Front brake backplates corroding

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

Fail 6 May 2021 105,044 miles

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

Front brake backplates corroding

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

Pass 13 May 2019 100,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,910 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 4 Oct 2016 90,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,682 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 85,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,661 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,249 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 56,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,571 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,749 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,835 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 OUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 OUB registered?

EY55 OUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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