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EJ54 UWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,205 mi
Last recorded165,205 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 165,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 165,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 161,186 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 161,186 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 156,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak various leaks from engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 151,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 142,962 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 142,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 135,142 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 135,142 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,918 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 118,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012
Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,030 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,268 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,171 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 UWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ54 UWO, 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 UWO registered?

EJ54 UWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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