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EN54 ZMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,825 mi
Last recorded152,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 152,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 152,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 148,797 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 148,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 142,269 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front lower arm bushes perished

nearside headlight loose

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 Jun 2014 132,341 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 132,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 123,005 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,563 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 114,563 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 101,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 92,196 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 92,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,169 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 ZMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EN54 ZMX, 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 EN54 ZMX registered?

EN54 ZMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is EN54 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 ZMX shows 15 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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