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EJ55 FXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of corrosion at both sill panels

Fail 1 Mar 2024 142,310 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Signs of corrosion at both sill panels

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres bald in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 136,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Reversing light inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres bald in inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,595 miles

Exhaust blow at front flexy

Signs of corrosion to body

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 131,540 miles

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

Exhaust blow at front flexy

Signs of corrosion to body

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All road wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 125,501 miles

Coolent cap incorrect

Headlamp lenses discoloured

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear section of sill panels rusty

brake hoses (all) deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2021 125,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer sills / jacking areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres, inside edges worn bald

Pass 3 Mar 2020 121,380 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,267 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 110,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,768 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,444 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 71,147 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 71,147 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,224 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,438 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,878 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 FXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

EJ55 FXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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