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EK55 JWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,885 mi
Last recorded112,885 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 112,885 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 112,885 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,448 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outters (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 102,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 102,366 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both / lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,502 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,366 miles

front tyres worn out on edges ,,, poor

headlight lens deteriorating

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,886 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,095 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 85,091 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,067 miles

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,168 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,491 miles

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

n/s/r tyre getting low and cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,564 miles

rear brakes starting to bind on

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,854 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 48,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,161 miles

MIL light on

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,023 miles

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

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

front track may be out ?

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,901 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle due to covers

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 JWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

EK55 JWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is EK55 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 JWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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