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EX55 UGH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 114,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 108,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,448 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,453 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,421 miles

coolant leak

engine cover

rear brake back plates showing corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,967 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 94,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

o/s rear tyre slightly perished on outter edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,077 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,463 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,463 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,640 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,405 miles

o/s front inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,561 miles

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

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 UGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH registered?

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

Is EX55 UGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UGH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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