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EX55 UFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,502 mi
Last recorded54,502 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 53,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 53,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 49,963 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 49,961 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 46,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 43,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 40,988 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cap / indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator broken (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords alsoperishing and wearing unevenly (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre perishing outer side wall

various damage all around vehcile

Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front mirror unit and indicator broken, indicator still working and no white light showing.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers veiw.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 38,336 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front mirror unit and indicator broken, indicator still working and no white light showing.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers veiw.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,843 miles

Nearside mirror damaged also damaged mirror indicator but not showing white light

Offside Rear perishing also has cut to outer side wall but showing ply or cords

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps detiorating but not affecting headlamp aim at time of test

windcreen cracked but not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,125 miles

Nearside mirrior damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Windscreen cracked but not obstructing view of road

Wipers smeary

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,274 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 30,924 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 21,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 21,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,485 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,853 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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EX55 UFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 UFU, 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 EX55 UFU registered?

EX55 UFU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UFU safe to buy?

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