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EK55 XMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,128 mi
Last recorded122,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 118,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 112,522 miles

both headlight lenses partially opaque

Pass 20 Oct 2015 104,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 104,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed mounting bracket missing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,595 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 23 Oct 2013 90,604 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,604 miles

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

front tyres getting worn on edges

rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 3 Nov 2012 81,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,642 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,744 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 XMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

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

Is EK55 XMY safe to buy?

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