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EX55 UGB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,380 mi
Last recorded179,380 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 179,380 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 179,378 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,701 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,617 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,395 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 33,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,502 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 18,049 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 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?

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