2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · EF05 TZX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/08/2005. Recorded mileage 114,120 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
EF05 TZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 114,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EF05 TZX Mileage History
- 20/08/202498,250 mi
- 19/08/2025104,857 mi+6,607 mi
- 26/08/2025104,858 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/2026114,119 mi+9,261 mi
- 17/08/2026114,120 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 TZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (EF05 TZX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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