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EN54 DZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,899 mi
Last recorded65,899 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 65,899 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 65,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,439 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,458 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 59,457 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 55,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front n\s\front brake binding

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre tread badly perished

Pass 20 May 2016 53,615 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Fail 17 May 2016 53,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,070 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 52,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,000 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,233 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 26,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres tread worn unevenly and getting close to min limits

nearside front and rear tyres outer walls slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,126 miles

both rear tyres tread worn unevenly and getting close to min limits

nearside front and rear tyres outer walls slightly damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,208 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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EN54 DZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DZO, 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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EN54 DZO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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