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EY55 OXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,243 mi
Last recorded151,243 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 OXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 151,243 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 144,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 135,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 28 Nov 2022 126,196 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 126,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just to standard (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,401 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 82,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,816 miles

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside & offside rear brake back plate corroded up.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot some damage.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

checked: nearside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake discs lipped & corroded inner edges.

nearside & offside rear brake back plate corroded up.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot some damage.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,038 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded & pattern slightly weak.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & bold on tread edges excessivly.

offside front driveshaft outer c.v boot inner small clip area damage & leaking.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,038 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded & pattern slightly weak.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & bold on tread edges excessivly.

offside front driveshaft outer c.v boot inner small clip area damage & leaking.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,193 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

front brake pad linning approx 85% worn low.

nearside front tyre tread edges cracked & perishe up.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up quite alot.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,842 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,616 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,217 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 9 Sep 2009 32,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,147 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 OXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OXM, 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 OXM registered?

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

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