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EY55 OUS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,768 mi
Last recorded131,768 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 120,435 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 111,893 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 102,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 102,403 miles

Central Front Engine mounting fractured subframe to gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 92,421 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 172,679 miles

all brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 172,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leak

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 170,107 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 162,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 154,302 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 154,302 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 140,028 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp remains on

Fail 20 Nov 2015 140,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine malfunction warning lamp remains on

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tail lamp cracked.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tail lamp cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,195 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,353 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 27 Oct 2011 70,569 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,517 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,832 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 OUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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