CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN54 DZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

208,308 mi
Last recorded208,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 208,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 200,448 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 200,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 192,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 178,277 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 164,370 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to show signs of deterioration

Pass 30 Dec 2014 148,543 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,742 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 133,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 118,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 118,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 102,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 102,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,628 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres slightly worn & distorted on inner edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,041 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN54 DZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN54 DZK, 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

How do I check the history of EN54 DZK?

You can check the full history of EN54 DZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN54 DZK registered?

EN54 DZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is EN54 DZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 DZK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN54 DZK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN54 DZK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.