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EA05 DXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,392 mi
Last recorded73,392 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 73,392 miles

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

both rear tyre has cracks

Fail 19 May 2016 73,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Fail 17 May 2016 73,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 67,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,828 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,763 miles

poor beam image on both headlights

Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

poor beam image on both headlights

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,254 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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EA05 DXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 DXZ, 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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What year was EA05 DXZ registered?

EA05 DXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 DXZ safe to buy?

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