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EJ54 XWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,598 mi
Last recorded159,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 XWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 159,598 miles

both head light lens fogged/misted

nearside front tyre has slight damaged to side wall

Pass 19 Dec 2020 153,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 153,335 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 149,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 149,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 145,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 140,074 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 140,071 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 133,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 133,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 125,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 116,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 107,858 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 88,813 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,957 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,281 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,442 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 XWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

EJ54 XWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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