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AO55 LSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 104,779 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,811 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 67,878 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside dip beam no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill corroded with 30cm front and rear suspension mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30 cm of rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 63,230 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully assess rear inner brake pad offside and nearside

Fail 17 Aug 2022 63,230 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure offside and nearside (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully assess rear inner brake pad offside and nearside

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,258 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 45,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,388 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,636 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 23,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,926 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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AO55 LSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

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

Is AO55 LSE safe to buy?

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