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EK05 TEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,805 mi
Last recorded125,805 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,805 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 121,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2024 121,903 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,039 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2019 93,991 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,668 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,365 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 69,290 miles

nearside front brake splash gaurd corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front brake splash gaurd corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,570 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,436 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,003 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,543 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 43,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,267 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EK05 TEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 TEJ registered?

EK05 TEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EK05 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 TEJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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