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EK55 MEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,715 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 86,977 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2015 82,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 82,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,892 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 73,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,766 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,250 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,533 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,776 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,776 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,529 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 MEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

EK55 MEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is EK55 MEV safe to buy?

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