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EJ55 WBT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,785 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 67,785 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,976 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 65,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 62,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 60,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 58,133 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 55,006 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 50,961 miles

front beam image poor

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,825 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,677 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,299 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,485 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 WBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

EJ55 WBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 WBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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