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EN54 ZXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 ZXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 127,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 127,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,451 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,451 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2021 116,163 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 116,163 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 114,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 114,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engin management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,120 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 107,519 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,745 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside engine oil leak

oil light flickers oil leval good

Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside engine oil leak

oil light flickers oil leval good

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,522 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 93,522 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,220 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)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 82,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 82,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,490 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,395 miles

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

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 ZXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

EN54 ZXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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