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CX54 EKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axal rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2025 134,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axal rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 123,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 117,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 79,984 miles

near side rear tyre and offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,004 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 67,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,482 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,884 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 39,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,183 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,799 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CX54 EKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc 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 CX54 EKJ, 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 CX54 EKJ registered?

CX54 EKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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