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EJ55 RMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 147,212 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,721 miles

Mil Illuminated

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,777 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud detached

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

screen damage zone A and swept area NOT in drivers view of road

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' greater than 40 mm NOTin drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 108,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' greater than 40 mm NOTin drivers view of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,896 miles

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

both rear brakes slight restricted free movement

Fail 14 Jan 2016 82,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brakes slight restricted free movement

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ESP Light on indicating a fault

Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,120 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,531 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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EJ55 RMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ55 RMZ, 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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EJ55 RMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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