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EK55 BXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,349 mi
Last recorded109,349 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 93,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 85,790 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,809 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,578 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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EK55 BXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK55 BXA, 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 EK55 BXA registered?

EK55 BXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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