MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside outer sill becoming corroded
Offside outer sill becoming corroded
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside outer sill becoming corroded
Offside outer sill becoming corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central exhaust clamp broken
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
UNDERCOVERS FITTED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f back plate corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f back plate corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front hub dust cover is corroded and in contact with disc.
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FRONT TYRES CUTTING OFF ON INNER EDGES.N/S/R TYRE MISSHAPING ON INNER EDGE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
stone chips to the screen
under body trays fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Knocking noise from engine at idle poss aux belt
O/S front brake backplate badley corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bellypan fitted
floor covers fitted n/s and o/s
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EK55 XFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 XFX, 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 XFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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