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EF55 AZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,192 mi
Last recorded62,192 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 62,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,369 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 40,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in treads

Pass 30 Oct 2019 29,162 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,069 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 26,069 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,276 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 21,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 19,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,538 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 14,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,687 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 AZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AZV, 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 EF55 AZV?

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What year was EF55 AZV registered?

EF55 AZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is EF55 AZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 AZV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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