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EY55 WLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,991 mi
Last recorded199,991 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 WLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 199,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 194,996 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Subframe - axle prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 10 Dec 2020 194,996 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Rear Subframe - axle prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2019 194,075 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 194,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 180,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,022 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,592 miles

high level stoplamp inop

Fail 8 Sep 2015 122,592 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

high level stoplamp inop

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2014 102,971 miles

o/s/font brake disc backing plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,576 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,490 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,595 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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EY55 WLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EY55 WLX, 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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EY55 WLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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