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EU55 ZPC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,534 mi
Last recorded147,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 ZPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,268 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 146,268 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,535 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear seat belt not fully tested ()

difficulty in opening the off side front door(stiff)

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side rear lower reflector is a temporary type.

off and nearside front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,258 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat insecure and pushed inside dashboard (4.1.5 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also centre rear seat belt not fully tested ()

difficulty in opening the off side front door(stiff)

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side rear lower reflector is a temporary type.

off and nearside front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 126,109 miles

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

temporary type reflector at the lower near side rear.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured(suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

temporary type replacement reflector fitted at the near side rear.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 123,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

near side rear brake disc appears to be discoloured(suspect that it has overheated at some point in time)

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 123,038 miles

near side rear brake disc is discoloured(suspect that it may of overheated at some point in time)

near side rear brakes are binding on.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 123,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear brake disc is discoloured(suspect that it may of overheated at some point in time)

near side rear brakes are binding on.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is worn bald at the edge and is perished/cracked.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side rear tyre is perished/cracked and shows a deep split(suspect that the split is deep enough to reach the cords)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 120,609 miles

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

drivers headlamp beam aim control unit insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits (suspect deep enough to reach the cords) and is perished/cracked.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 120,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers headlamp beam aim control unit insecure.

lower engine/gearbox areas show oil/fluid contamination.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is perished/cracked and shows deep splits.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits (suspect deep enough to reach the cords) and is perished/cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,871 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside and outside edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,102 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,599 miles

lubricate handbrake linkages both sides sticking;

Pass 9 Jan 2013 163,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EU55 ZPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU55 ZPC, 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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EU55 ZPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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