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AV55 UGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,855 mi
Last recorded49,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 UGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,855 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,180 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,409 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 40,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,786 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,786 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,513 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 37,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,226 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,082 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 30,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,633 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 23,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 19,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,106 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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AV55 UGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV55 UGF, 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 AV55 UGF registered?

AV55 UGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AV55 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 UGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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