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EK55 MFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2020 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2020 154,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 141,564 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn badly on in side edge

Fail 19 Aug 2016 141,564 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly on in side edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,493 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 132,493 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 119,907 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,907 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 110,860 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 110,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 99,654 miles

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,265 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 72,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,110 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 MFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFE, 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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EK55 MFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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