MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,128 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
both headlight lenses partially opaque
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)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres getting worn on edges
rear brake pads getting worn
slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for EK55 XMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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