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EK55 PMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,994 mi
Last recorded39,994 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,994 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 24,895 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,429 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,429 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 PMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMO, 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

How do I check the history of EK55 PMO?

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What year was EK55 PMO registered?

EK55 PMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is EK55 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 PMO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK55 PMO have outstanding finance?

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