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EF55 AZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 124,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 124,573 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 113,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 101,891 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,276 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear shock cover loose

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,872 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,740 miles

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,142 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,806 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 39,854 miles

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

airbag light staying on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

airbag light staying on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,614 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 32,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,125 miles

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

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

front bumper is broken and spoiler

wheels and tyres are slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,937 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 20,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 AZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF55 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

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

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