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EK05 NUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 156,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 149,581 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 149,581 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 142,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 135,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 126,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,544 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,662 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,765 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,029 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 91,673 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 91,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,502 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch bearing noisy

front brake discs very worn

nearside mirror backing slightly damaged

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,075 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch bearing noisy

front brake discs very worn

nearside mirror backing slightly damaged

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch release bearing slightly noisy.

E.M.L. on. (suspect E.G.R. valve).

Handbrake cables slightly 'notchy'.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch release bearing slightly noisy.

E.M.L. on. (suspect E.G.R. valve).

Handbrake cables slightly 'notchy'.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 74,870 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,249 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,248 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,439 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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EK05 NUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EK05 NUJ, 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 EK05 NUJ registered?

EK05 NUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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