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EK55 XNE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,012 mi
Last recorded163,012 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 163,012 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit-rear brake pads worn low-engine/gearbox mountings defective

rack play-n/s/r/ tyre worn low-

x2 front lens deteriorated-engine/gearbox mountings defective-o/s/r/ link slight play-oil leak-n/s/f/ tyre feathring-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated

Fail 6 Feb 2019 163,012 miles

Brake hose excessively stretched n/s/f/ flexi insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively stretched o/s/f/ flexi insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing n/s/f/ (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle damaged o/s/f/ (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt buckle damaged o/s/r/ (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s/r/ brake hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f/ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rack play-n/s/r/ tyre worn low-

x2 front lens deteriorated-engine/gearbox mountings defective-o/s/r/ link slight play-oil leak-n/s/f/ tyre feathring-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2018 152,032 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 138,079 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 138,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2016 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,285 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 78,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,594 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 72,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,549 miles

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

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 XNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel 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 XNE, 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 XNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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