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EJ55 TGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,467 mi
Last recorded114,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 114,467 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,290 miles

MIL light on

all tyres on/near limit,,,poor

front arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,290 miles

MIL light on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres on/near limit,,,poor

front arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,662 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 89,929 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,960 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2013 83,960 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 78,971 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,146 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 66,144 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,579 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 TGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

EJ55 TGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is EJ55 TGU safe to buy?

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