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EJ55 MTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 MTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,000 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 69,000 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 68,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,560 miles

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

rear brake pads are on the legal limit (1.5mm)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,250 miles

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

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

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 MTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

EJ55 MTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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