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EJ55 ZRO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,109 mi
Last recorded64,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,440 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,552 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,180 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,937 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,800 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,065 miles

front wiper blades smearing but ok for mot

Pass 8 Nov 2012 37,939 miles

advise front brake pad sensor getting close to disc

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,708 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,405 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,159 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 ZRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZRO, 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

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What year was EJ55 ZRO registered?

EJ55 ZRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is EJ55 ZRO safe to buy?

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