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AF55 XMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,774 mi
Last recorded70,774 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 70,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 70,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front suspension components corroding

rear suspension components corroding

steering components corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2025 70,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

front suspension components corroding

rear suspension components corroding

steering components corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2024 68,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 65,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,046 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,046 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,480 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 58,487 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 55,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,822 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 48,613 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,223 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,922 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,596 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,894 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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AF55 XMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AF55 XMO, 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 XMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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