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AF55 LYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 LYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 96,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,142 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body showing signs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 94,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body showing signs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 92,163 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2024 92,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2023 88,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks (5.3.2 (d))

tpms lamp on

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2023 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has corrosion possibly outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill possible outer sill cant see because of plastics (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shocks (5.3.2 (d))

tpms lamp on

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 85,549 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 85,549 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls damaged by being run on whilst deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,714 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2021 83,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

under-tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 81,285 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,815 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged run-flat damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade incomplete

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

under-tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,546 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,119 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 69,119 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 65,305 miles

2x front headlamp patterns weak

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

nearside side repeater damaged but still works correctly

Fail 21 May 2015 65,305 miles

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

2x front headlamp patterns weak

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

nearside side repeater damaged but still works correctly

Pass 21 May 2014 62,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 62,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 59,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,048 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,048 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2012 51,978 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,718 miles

Both front tyres down to 2.5mm of tread in places

Both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

O/S/F tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2011 50,718 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front inner brake pads starting to get low

Both front tyres down to 2.5mm of tread in places

Both front tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

Brake warning light on

Front brake discs badly worn and corroded

O/S/F tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Slight damage to O/S/F suspension top mount

Some wear to O/S/R brake disc

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,290 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 48,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both front brake discs very correded inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,241 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,379 miles

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

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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AF55 LYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF55 LYX, 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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AF55 LYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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