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EA05 JJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,408 mi
Last recorded189,408 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 JJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 189,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 189,394 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 179,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 179,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,285 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 167,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 155,258 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 155,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 145,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 124,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 124,116 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,563 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear axle beam becoming rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2014 107,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 87,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 243,585 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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EA05 JJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA05 JJX, 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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EA05 JJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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