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EJ55 WNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,657 mi
Last recorded93,657 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 WNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 93,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,004 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 80,575 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter has a weeping leak from pipe connection/valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,637 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 71,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,513 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 62,420 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from haldex coupling

Fail 31 Jan 2014 44,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from haldex coupling

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,432 miles

console bushes split/perrished.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 39,432 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

console bushes split/perrished.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,143 miles

Front bumper slightly protruding either side due to damage

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,873 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 WNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WNW, 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 WNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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