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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EO05 OTH

EO05 OTH

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 145,598 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Jul 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
145,598 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Jul 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc

EO05 OTH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
  • 145,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EO05 OTH Mileage History

  1. 23/07/2022137,647 mi
  2. 21/07/2023142,234 mi+4,587 mi
  3. 21/07/2023142,234 mi
  4. 19/07/2024145,598 mi+3,364 mi
  5. 19/07/2024145,598 mi

Average of roughly 3,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EO05 OTH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (EO05 OTH) between July 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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