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EK55 MDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 MDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,096 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,713 miles

o/s sill damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2012 73,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,974 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 46,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,344 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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EK55 MDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK55 MDZ, 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 EK55 MDZ registered?

EK55 MDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is EK55 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 MDZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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