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ET05 ZZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

204,154 mi
Last recorded204,154 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 ZZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 204,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 192,203 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 2 Dec 2022 192,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 30 Nov 2022 182,572 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 179,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 179,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 168,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 156,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,161 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 151,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,426 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 127,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 127,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 115,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 103,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 90,854 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to wear indicator

Pass 22 Sep 2012 77,324 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall not showing ply or cords

slight leak of grease from o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,400 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 64,400 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,996 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

service light is on

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,383 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,701 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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ET05 ZZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ET05 ZZU, 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 ET05 ZZU registered?

ET05 ZZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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