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EY55 OUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,610 mi
Last recorded121,610 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 121,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 119,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 115,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 113,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 111,220 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2021 111,199 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 109,040 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 106,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 May 2019 106,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 102,218 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,303 miles

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

slight binding to o/s rear brake

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 May 2016 84,660 miles

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

corrosion/slight leak to exhaust

corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2015 78,777 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to inside face of front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2014 72,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 May 2012 56,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,891 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,081 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 38,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,271 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)

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 OUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

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

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