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AU55 VYV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 114,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 114,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 111,632 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,541 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 100,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the rear tyres are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 100,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both the discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both the rear tyres are cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding / lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to both front wheel arches

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill / door step corroding slightly (plastic cover fitted covering full sill

Fail 14 Jul 2022 95,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush de-bonded from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding / lipped slightly on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to both front wheel arches

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush de-bonding from central pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill / door step corroding slightly (plastic cover fitted covering full sill

Pass 16 Jul 2021 90,342 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly from central pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 90,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts within BOTH inner and outer wall with a number of them exposing Ply / cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre within tread pattern (marked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and inner shoulder worn / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH trailing arm bushes de-bonding slightly from central pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded and lipped slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive light dusting of oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear brake pipes (from caliper flexi to caliper) slightly corroding under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm bushes slightly de-bonded but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 81,101 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded and lipped slightly on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 2-3mm remaining and inner shoulder worn (ALMOST TO CORDS) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive light dusting of oil around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear brake pipes (from caliper flexi to caliper) slightly corroding under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear trailing arm bushes slightly de-bonded but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,700 miles

both front wings corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread but not to cords

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wings corroding

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread but not to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,176 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,536 miles

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

eml on

front number plate loose but not insecure

off side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,536 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml on

front number plate loose but not insecure

off side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,583 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,860 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,616 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 VYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AU55 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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