MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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
Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was EK55 XNE registered?
EK55 XNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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