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AO55 UEM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

207,457 mi
Last recorded207,457 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 207,457 miles

Nearside parking brake just met requirements

Fail 27 Oct 2017 207,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside parking brake just met requirements

Pass 18 Oct 2016 193,390 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 180,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 166,772 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 166,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 153,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,308 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 125,449 miles

o/s/r brake disc slighty pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,521 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,687 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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AO55 UEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO55 UEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 UEM registered?

AO55 UEM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is AO55 UEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 UEM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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