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EA55 ZTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,655 mi
Last recorded131,655 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 ZTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 131,655 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 127,169 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 127,161 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to Complete due to Engine Over Heating and Losing Water (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 120,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 120,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,068 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,059 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking Anti-Freeze, Vehicle overheated during Emission Test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Box, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded and Rubbing on Disc

Fail 30 Nov 2020 105,958 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush Excessive Movement, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Silencer Box, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake Backing Plate Corroded and Rubbing on Disc

Pass 3 Dec 2019 102,270 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light Scratches in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,130 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,113 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,727 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,726 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 48,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 47,989 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 38,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

esp light on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2011 38,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

esp light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,637 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

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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EA55 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA55 ZTV, 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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EA55 ZTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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