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AO55 HMF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 170,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 91,120 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,201 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 84,195 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And near side rear. (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Dec 2016 84,080 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And near side rear. (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,861 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,439 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,859 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,857 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,276 miles

Body work.

The engine light and the EPC light are on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre has damage to outside wall not exposing cord

osr tyre nailed

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,477 miles

Nail in offside 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)

The n/s rear tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

The n/s front and rear tyres are cut on the outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s front and rear tyres are cut on the outer side wall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO55 HMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO55 HMF, 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 AO55 HMF registered?

AO55 HMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AO55 HMF safe to buy?

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