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EK55 XNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026
Fail 15 Jan 2026

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 79,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 65,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,767 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 53,871 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,843 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,989 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 17,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,666 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,415 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 XNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

EK55 XNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is EK55 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 XNF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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