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EF55 AZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 160,060 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 160,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear back plate slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2015 149,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear back plate slight corrosion

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 137,046 miles

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

rear brakes very slight binding when jacked up.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 125,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 125,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 110,894 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 110,894 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 92,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 74,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,372 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,407 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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EF55 AZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF55 AZC, 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 EF55 AZC registered?

EF55 AZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EF55 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 AZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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