MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
Engine warning light on
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
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)
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?
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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.
Is EJ55 TXK safe to buy?
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