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EJ55 KBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,439 mi
Last recorded156,439 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 KBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 156,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,822 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 155,822 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,121 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 151,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 143,889 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2016 143,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,381 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 127,381 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 141,197 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,009 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,528 miles

ESP light on

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

ESP light on

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 94,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,501 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 KBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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