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EJ55 UPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,290 mi
Last recorded126,290 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,290 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 126,193 miles

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

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

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

coil spring broken o/s spring broken and top mount collapsed (2.4.C.1a)

x2 rear coil spring mounting suspesnion srm bushes perished

x4 tyres inner edge worn low - o/s/r link slight play - x2 front flexi ferrels corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 126,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 118,208 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 83,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,486 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 UPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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