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AP55 EZE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,318 mi
Last recorded147,318 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 EZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 147,318 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,891 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 140,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,448 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 136,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 130,083 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 125,666 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,742 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,082 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded but not holed.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,497 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 91,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 58,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 27,405 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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AP55 EZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP55 EZE, 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

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What year was AP55 EZE registered?

AP55 EZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AP55 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 EZE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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