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EJ05 RXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,975 mi
Last recorded78,975 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 RXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,975 miles

Exhaust emissions limits only just made.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 78,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,871 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 70,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2024 63,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 57,774 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 57,772 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 50,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 41,636 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 40,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 28,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,524 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,939 miles

nearside rear parking brake low effort

Pass 7 Jun 2011 11,632 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 6,117 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 RXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

EJ05 RXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is EJ05 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 RXO 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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