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AD55 UBC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,164 mi
Last recorded151,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 UBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 151,164 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 146,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,375 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK O/S OF ENGINE

REAR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND SUSPENSION CORRODED, ESP O/S/R TIN SHIELDING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT INNER >>> ALIGNMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 136,247 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Extensive underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Brake disc shield corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake dis shield corroded and holed

Under bonnet plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp lens excessively degraded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamp len excessively degraded (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Extensive underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Nearside Rear Brake disc shield corroded and holed

Offside Rear Brake dis shield corroded and holed

Under bonnet plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 106,611 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012 91,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 14 Sep 2012 91,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,967 miles

all brake pads worn

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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AD55 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD55 UBC, 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 AD55 UBC registered?

AD55 UBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AD55 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 UBC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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