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EK55 PNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

186,828 mi
Last recorded186,828 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 186,828 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 169,751 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,225 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 151,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,367 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 123,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 105,343 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

restricted free movement of handbrake cable

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,871 miles

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Fail 30 Sep 2013 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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Fail 24 Sep 2012 85,713 miles

Off side front disc guard corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight leak on near side outer cv gaiter.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,713 miles

Off side front disc guard corroded.

Slight leak on near side outer cv gaiter.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,954 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,179 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 54,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ registered?

EK55 PNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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