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AV55 DTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 168,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 161,030 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 161,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 151,953 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 143,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,912 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,697 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 131,697 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,969 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 104,454 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 104,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 98,826 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 19,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,742 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 34,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,996 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 23,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 17,047 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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AV55 DTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV55 DTU, 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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AV55 DTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AV55 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 DTU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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