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EK05 CZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 121,653 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 121,653 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,758 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 111,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 111,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,967 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 102,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,942 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged no jagged edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads worn more than the o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged no jagged edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 100,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged no jagged edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads worn more than the o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged no jagged edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,490 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,429 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,806 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,865 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 54,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 44,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,831 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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EK05 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 EK05 CZF, 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 EK05 CZF registered?

EK05 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EK05 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CZF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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