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EJ55 BLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 BLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2025 125,426 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 123,577 miles

Center exhaust blow

Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 117,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 115,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 115,553 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,540 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 112,540 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,213 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,676 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 48,604 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 48,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,690 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,495 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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EJ55 BLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BLV, 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 EJ55 BLV registered?

EJ55 BLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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