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EN05 ZVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,455 mi
Last recorded103,455 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ZVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 103,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 90,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,308 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 61,531 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,244 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,277 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 35,920 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 29,529 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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EN05 ZVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EN05 ZVH, 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 EN05 ZVH registered?

EN05 ZVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is EN05 ZVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ZVH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN05 ZVH have outstanding finance?

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