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EJ05 PWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 PWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 158,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

co fluctuating on 2nd fast idle pass on over all

Pass 22 Jun 2020 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,608 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both need a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,583 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,977 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,553 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,949 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,948 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 75,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,124 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,495 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 PWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PWK, 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 EJ05 PWK registered?

EJ05 PWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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