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EF55 AZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

244,988 mi
Last recorded244,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 244,988 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 244,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded close to front seat (seat belt) mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 243,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 241,962 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 241,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 239,413 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 236,881 miles

Nearside Front wing taped on just above wheel arch.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 236,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front wing taped on just above wheel arch.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cover. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 233,317 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 233,296 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 226,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 226,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel cooler under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 217,613 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 217,611 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 206,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 194,125 miles

Both dip beam patterns fading

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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 194,120 miles

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

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

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

Both dip beam patterns fading

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 180,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 180,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 166,615 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside front worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 166,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside front worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 151,425 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 151,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 137,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 149,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 82,134 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,491 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 AZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AZX, 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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EF55 AZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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