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AE55 WKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 187,569 miles

Bonnet insulation insecure

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 187,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet insulation insecure

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 178,193 miles

front brakes discs inner face worn , recommend all round brakes inspection

light oil leak

slight play detected in off side front suspension arm ball joint

under bonnet noise deadening material insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2024 172,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2023 167,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jan 2023 167,271 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock bump stop detached

engine mil on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 153,571 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock bump stop and dust cover detached

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 153,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock bump stop and dust cover detached

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,150 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jan 2020 147,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edges

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,007 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 139,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction due to lambda high in emissions (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi blowing part of cat system (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn consul bush cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn consul bush cracking but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 130,594 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 130,594 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,101 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 112,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 112,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,161 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,393 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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AE55 WKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE55 WKV, 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 AE55 WKV registered?

AE55 WKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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