2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EY55 OVD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 100,227 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1600cc
EY55 OVD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2023
- 100,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EY55 OVD Mileage History
- 26/08/200820,091 mi
- 25/08/200926,842 mi+6,751 mi
- 12/08/201032,716 mi+5,874 mi
- 12/08/201032,716 mi
- 26/08/201138,475 mi+5,759 mi
- 20/08/201241,915 mi+3,440 mi
- 20/08/201347,143 mi+5,228 mi
- 10/07/201448,986 mi+1,843 mi
- 13/01/201550,192 mi+1,206 mi
- 26/01/201662,014 mi+11,822 mi
- 14/02/201767,396 mi+5,382 mi
- 10/02/201873,493 mi+6,097 mi
- 09/02/201979,777 mi+6,284 mi
- 12/02/201979,845 mi+68 mi
- 14/02/202086,551 mi+6,706 mi
- 09/02/202193,245 mi+6,694 mi
- 28/01/202293,861 mi+616 mi
- 28/01/202293,861 mi
- 13/02/2023100,227 mi+6,366 mi
Average of roughly 5,539 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
EY55 OVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (EY55 OVD) between August 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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