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EX55 ZCL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ZCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 136,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 136,126 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,071 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Offside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Fail 1 Jun 2016 112,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Offside Rear child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 22 Jun 2015 98,392 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

o/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,655 miles

fuel cooler damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,655 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cooler damaged

nearside front wing liner insecure

offside front wing liner insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 89,815 miles

aircon has leak of oil from pipes to radiator

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2014 89,815 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aircon has leak of oil from pipes to radiator

nearside front brake disc backing plate excessively deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorating

offside front brake disc backing plate excessively deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2013 82,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 76,078 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 76,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,430 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,953 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 61,953 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,028 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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EX55 ZCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX55 ZCL, 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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EX55 ZCL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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