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EJ55 KAX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

209,054 mi
Last recorded209,054 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 209,054 miles

Rear subframe corroded but not deemed excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2019 204,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 185,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2017 177,072 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 168,896 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

NSF foglight smashed

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

engine covers fitted

rear brake hoses perished

underside of vehicle + suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 168,890 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

NSF foglight smashed

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

underside of vehicle + suspension components corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 155,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 145,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jun 2013 132,773 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 132,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2009 67,347 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,294 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 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KAX, 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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EJ55 KAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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