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EJ05 KYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,674 mi
Last recorded81,674 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 KYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 81,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front wings / wheel arch`s corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 75,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 71,854 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 69,606 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 68,532 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 68,532 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,350 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 65,350 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly binding (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,787 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 50,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,513 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 45,767 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,717 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,195 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,532 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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EJ05 KYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EJ05 KYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 KYW registered?

EJ05 KYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is EJ05 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 KYW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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