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EK55 JWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,329 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,835 miles

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

advise o/s front wing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 86,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,880 miles

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

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

o/s/f backing plate corroded

slight wear in front and rear discs

Fail 5 Nov 2010 67,754 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut not showing any ply or cords

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,754 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f outer tyre wall cut not showing any ply or cords

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,378 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 JWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWN, 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 EK55 JWN registered?

EK55 JWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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