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AU55 PWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,686 mi
Last recorded173,686 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 PWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 173,686 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 169,074 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 165,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 161,361 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 161,361 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 155,707 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 147,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 147,530 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush spliting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 143,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 143,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,942 miles

NS washer jet not working, but OS provides enough fluid to effectively clear the screen

Pass 21 Oct 2016 126,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,000 miles

engine and undercovers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,000 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,230 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,249 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 96,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,299 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Front suspension arms , REAR bushes cracked

Inner surface of front brake discs corroded-pitted

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,765 miles

Front brake discs have heavy corrosion/pitting and lip aroung edges

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

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

Rear suspension , coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,547 miles

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

full body undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,105 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm in places

slight lip on front discs

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,333 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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AU55 PWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AU55 PWY, 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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AU55 PWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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