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EJ54 UXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,020 mi
Last recorded136,020 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 UXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 136,020 miles

NSF and OSF upper suspension mountings have slight play

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR amr bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 125,304 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,848 miles

Both headlamp outer plastic casings faded, but not yet affecting beam image

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

OS outer sill slightly corroded (under paintwork)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc backplates heavily corroded/breaking up

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure (knocking on exhaust)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,762 miles

NSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

OSF and OSR tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 86,528 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 67,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,656 miles

UNABLE TO ACCESS BOOT SPACE DUE TO RELEASE MECHANISM FAULTY

Pass 2 Jan 2013 50,246 miles

boot full of stuff checked from outside

pressure tested brake pipes cannot see

Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot full of stuff checked from outside

pressure tested brake pipes cannot see

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,664 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 39,664 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pads getting low

rear tyre outer side walls cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the offside rear seat belt

Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,024 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 UXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UXG, 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 EJ54 UXG registered?

EJ54 UXG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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