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EJ55 ZRP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,123 mi
Last recorded106,123 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 106,117 miles

Emissions not tested cannot emission test due to excess smoke car over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested engine excess smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

engine oil leek

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,249 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 91,247 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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 front wishbone rear bush perished

Offside Front rear wish bone bush perished

both head lamps slighty dull

engine oil leek

Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 57,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,491 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,164 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 30,818 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,350 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,753 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,095 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 ZRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ55 ZRP, 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 EJ55 ZRP registered?

EJ55 ZRP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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