MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,151 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Head lights misty
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Head lights misty
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under trays cover fitted
Emissions not tested Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
under trays cover fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)
engine covers & under-trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine covers & under-trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre slight cracking through tread
x2 rear tyres inner edge wear
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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EK55 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MHA, 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 MHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.
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