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EJ54 VUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 138,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 131,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 131,495 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke on initial test excessive engine oilm in egine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 117,024 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,546 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 116,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,555 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 114,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,381 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 101,380 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,649 miles

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

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

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Dec 2012 93,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

airbag light on

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,802 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

lip on rear discs

Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,689 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,496 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,321 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 37,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,117 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 29,117 miles

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

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

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

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 VUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUF, 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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EJ54 VUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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