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EK55 YKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,935 mi
Last recorded203,935 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 203,935 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and split

Both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Rear gearbox mounting bush split

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2024 198,425 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 198,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 191,536 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 191,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 182,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 174,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 172,316 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 165,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,450 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2017 157,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,051 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ENGINE OIL NEEDS TOP UP

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor missing small inner clip, gaitor slightly insecure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 146,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator coming on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator coming on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs topping up

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front small inner clip missing for drive shaft gaiter, gaiter slightly insecure

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 135,054 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working flickering (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 109,387 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 107,848 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 107,816 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,151 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,983 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 YKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

EK55 YKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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