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EJ55 ZRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

122,551 mi
Last recorded122,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ZRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,551 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,423 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 107,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 104,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,405 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres lightly cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3 - 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres staring to perish

Pass 8 Nov 2018 93,716 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 93,716 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 86,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,982 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 74,982 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 55,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,799 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection pads seem low discs lipped(slight wear).

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Service light on dashboard.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,147 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,448 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 ZRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

EJ55 ZRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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