MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)
under tray fited
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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EX55 UGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EX55 UGB, 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 UGB registered?
EX55 UGB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is EX55 UGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX55 UGB 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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