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AG55 HNP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,119 mi
Last recorded156,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 156,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all arround (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 146,636 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 140,879 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE

Pass 30 Dec 2022 134,857 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 125,548 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2019 118,561 miles

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wire broken

Fail 4 Oct 2019 118,557 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad indicator wire broken

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,773 miles

195/65/R15/91H. OF 3 OR 5 NR 5 NF 2mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 97,663 miles

195/65/R15/91H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 97,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

195/65/R15/91H. OF 4 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,272 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 85,435 miles

both front headlamps discoloured

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,019 miles

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

headlamp images poor

rear tyres starting to perish

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 23 Oct 2013 71,521 miles

both rear tyres perished

underside covered making inspection difficult

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

underside covered making inspection difficult

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,131 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,427 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,427 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,753 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS

BOTH REAR WHEELS STARTING TO BIND

NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK RUBBER SPLIT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL BADLY CRACKED AROUND THE WHOLE TYRE

Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,380 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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AG55 HNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AG55 HNP, 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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AG55 HNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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