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EX55 WCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,191 mi
Last recorded57,191 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 54,599 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 54,599 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,342 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 45,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,701 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 43,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 41,852 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,294 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,983 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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EX55 WCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX55 WCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX55 WCN?

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What year was EX55 WCN registered?

EX55 WCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 WCN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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