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EEZ 9704

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,934 mi
Last recorded52,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 9704
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 52,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 48,796 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 39,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,726 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 20,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 18,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 17,600 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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EEZ 9704 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EEZ 9704, 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

How do I check the history of EEZ 9704?

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What year was EEZ 9704 registered?

EEZ 9704 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is EEZ 9704 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEZ 9704 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EEZ 9704 have outstanding finance?

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