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AV55 DXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,082 mi
Last recorded161,082 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 161,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 152,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 147,532 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 147,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,067 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 132,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 126,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 118,557 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover loose

Fail 17 May 2019 118,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake discs back plate insecure

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPM light on

engine cover loose

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,474 miles

Centre stop lamp not working, this may be disconnected or a mock lamp

Offside Front brake back plate starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders & cracking slightly within the treads

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,018 miles

Both rear tyres have continuous cracking in tread area

Nearside Front Tyre has significant side wall damage, but not exposing internal cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 91,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,659 miles

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

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

rear wiper smeary

Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,421 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,554 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,554 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,965 miles

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,599 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 DXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DXM, 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 AV55 DXM registered?

AV55 DXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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