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ET54 EPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

190,365 mi
Last recorded190,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 190,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 190,351 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fitted (5.2.3 (e))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Odometer Cannot Be Read

Fail 14 Feb 2025

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fitted (5.2.3 (e))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Odometer Cannot Be Read

Pass 13 Feb 2024 179,494 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 13 Feb 2024 179,494 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 175,172 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 171,693 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2022 171,693 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 167,053 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2020 163,612 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 163,582 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 159,444 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 154,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 149,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 145,130 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 145,130 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 141,337 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 141,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 137,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,109 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 134,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 129,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,714 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 109,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 102,463 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,481 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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ET54 EPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ET54 EPZ, 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 ET54 EPZ registered?

ET54 EPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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