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EF05 ZCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,713 mi
Last recorded174,713 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ZCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 174,713 miles

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 10 Apr 2018 167,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 159,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 149,213 miles

Crack in top of windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlights detoriated

Fail 16 Apr 2016 149,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Crack in top of windscreen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlights detoriated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 142,477 miles

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2015 142,477 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2014 128,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,124 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 113,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 104,228 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 92,029 miles

front brake disc worn & lipped

front nearside anti-roll bar top link rod ball joint dust cover split

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 82,190 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 65,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,836 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,823 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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EF05 ZCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 ZCA, 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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EF05 ZCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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