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EK55 PNX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,655 mi
Last recorded148,655 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 PNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,655 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 132,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,108 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 117,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,600 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,873 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,757 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,429 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Oct 2016 94,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,319 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,254 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 PNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PNX, 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

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What year was EK55 PNX registered?

EK55 PNX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is EK55 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 PNX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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