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EK55 XMT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,675 mi
Last recorded99,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 97,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 92,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,136 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,134 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake backing plates corroded and need replacing

engine managment light on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake backing plates corroded and need replacing

engine managment light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 70,612 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,245 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,838 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 34,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,596 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 XMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

EK55 XMT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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