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AO55 UEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 144,578 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 144,578 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,163 miles

exhaust center clamp corroded

front no plate damaged

nsr bump stop split

osr bump stop perished

Fail 7 Mar 2016 134,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust center clamp corroded

front no plate damaged

nsf tyre worn badly on inner edge

nsr bump stop split

osr bump stop perished

Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,534 miles

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

all back plats corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,543 miles

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

all brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2013 97,720 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,475 miles

front discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,297 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 62,297 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 39,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AO55 UEY, 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 AO55 UEY registered?

AO55 UEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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