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EF55 EKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,138 mi
Last recorded135,138 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 EKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 135,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2026 135,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,556 miles

EML/MIL illuminated indicating a fault - Reference - You need to inspect MIL fitted to diesel vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear hard lines (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 134,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both front lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML/MIL illuminated indicating a fault - Reference - You need to inspect MIL fitted to diesel vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels and first used on or after 1 July 2008.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear hard lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 133,334 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2024 133,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2023 130,594 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 130,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,364 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,355 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,245 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,660 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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EF55 EKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF55 EKE, 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 EF55 EKE registered?

EF55 EKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EF55 EKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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