2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EA55 OFV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 112,129 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA55 OFV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/11/2025
- 112,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA55 OFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (EA55 OFV) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
EA55 OFV Mileage History
- 19/11/200825,057 mi
- 07/12/200932,822 mi+7,765 mi
- 08/12/201036,397 mi+3,575 mi
- 23/11/201141,348 mi+4,951 mi
- 01/12/201247,696 mi+6,348 mi
- 01/12/201247,696 mi
- 15/11/201353,611 mi+5,915 mi
- 16/12/201458,953 mi+5,342 mi
- 08/12/201563,913 mi+4,960 mi
- 15/12/201668,745 mi+4,832 mi
- 16/11/201772,744 mi+3,999 mi
- 11/12/201877,334 mi+4,590 mi
- 26/11/201981,739 mi+4,405 mi
- 25/11/202083,261 mi+1,522 mi
- 29/11/202185,423 mi+2,162 mi
- 29/11/202185,423 mi
- 13/12/202288,164 mi+2,741 mi
- 18/12/202393,374 mi+5,210 mi
- 09/12/2024101,716 mi+8,342 mi
- 27/11/2025112,129 mi+10,413 mi
Average of roughly 5,116 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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