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EO55 JZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 JZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 88,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,516 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 67,365 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in places 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 57,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 56,442 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,186 miles

both rear tyres geting low.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,186 miles

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

both rear tyres geting low.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,259 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,672 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,246 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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EO55 JZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EO55 JZJ, 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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What year was EO55 JZJ registered?

EO55 JZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EO55 JZJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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