MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
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)
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)
high level stoplamp inop
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
o/s/font brake disc backing plate deteriorated
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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