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AU55 UUG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

150,022 mi
Last recorded150,022 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 UUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 150,022 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 146,598 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal fault (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 111,090 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,935 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,434 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 71,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,641 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,560 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,910 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 12 Sep 2009 35,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,330 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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AU55 UUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU55 UUG, 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 AU55 UUG registered?

AU55 UUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 UUG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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