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EJ54 FDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,483 mi
Last recorded102,483 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 FDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,483 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,880 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,880 miles

Fuel pipe insecure CLIPS BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,428 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,402 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,286 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,842 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,737 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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EJ54 FDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EJ54 FDF, 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 EJ54 FDF registered?

EJ54 FDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ54 FDF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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