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EJ55 TXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

203,082 mi
Last recorded203,082 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 203,082 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 203,082 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 199,164 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2020 190,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 177,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 160,015 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 159,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2017 143,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 143,441 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,206 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2016 126,206 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine warning light on

Lamp warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,946 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 100,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,455 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,909 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,905 miles

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

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 TXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

EJ55 TXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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