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EY05 DZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,221 mi
Last recorded150,221 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 DZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 150,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 150,221 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 144,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 136,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 127,417 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 120,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 116,939 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 8 Sep 2019 116,939 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,618 miles

Front Tyres ON the legal limit 1.6mm

Recommend polish headlamp lens as kick off faint

Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 104,640 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,051 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slightly tight

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,983 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes slightly tight

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,706 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,737 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 47,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,187 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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EY05 DZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 EY05 DZK, 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 EY05 DZK registered?

EY05 DZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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