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DX55 ZBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ZBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 123,113 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (o/s & n/s) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 112,989 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 105,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,940 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all passenger seats front & rear ()

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 9 Feb 2018 90,348 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,060 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,640 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 62,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,495 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,860 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,377 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,396 miles

front underside fitted with under tray

plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted unable to asses

unable to asses main front to rear brake pipes due to under tray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front underside fitted with under tray

plastic inner and outer sill covers fitted unable to asses

unable to asses main front to rear brake pipes due to under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 25,512 miles

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

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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DX55 ZBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DX55 ZBJ, 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 DX55 ZBJ registered?

DX55 ZBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DX55 ZBJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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