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EJ55 BKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,147 mi
Last recorded89,147 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 89,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 81,313 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,449 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,290 miles

n/s rear coil spring broken at lower end still located in saddle.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,305 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EJ55 BKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJ55 BKY, 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 EJ55 BKY registered?

EJ55 BKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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