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EX55 VUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,420 mi
Last recorded103,420 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,420 miles

Both of the headlamp reflectors are dull.

The centre lower engine mount bush is perished.

The front number plate is damaged.

The front suspension "consul" bushes are perished.

The smoke emissions were only just with limits.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,420 miles

Both of the headlamp reflectors are dull.

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

The centre lower engine mount bush is perished.

The front number plate is damaged.

The front suspension "consul" bushes are perished.

The smoke emissions were only just with limits.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,840 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s outer door lock is lose ?

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

front number plate is damaged

headlamps have deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,475 miles

exhaust is rusty

front number plate is damaged

front undertray is damaged and lose

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,273 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

headlight lenses poor, pattern poor

n/s inner constant velocity gaitor outer retainer missing/damaged

noise noted from front of engine

undertray damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,154 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine noisy, possible alternator freewheeling pulley

front number plate cracked

headlight lenses poor, pattern poor

n/s inner constant velocity gaitor outer retainer missing/damaged

undertray damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,353 miles

both headlamp are poor (possible lenses)

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre curbed

o/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s/r discs rusty

r/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2012 71,314 miles

exhaust noted rusty in places

front number plate noted cracked

n/s inner c.v gaitor perished

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust noted rusty in places

front number plate noted cracked

n/s inner c.v gaitor perished

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,140 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

oil at min

r/n/s tyre perished and worn to 3.5mm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,517 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 VUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

EX55 VUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 VUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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