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AV55 PYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,501 mi
Last recorded164,501 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 PYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 164,501 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 159,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor corrosion to underside and components

Pass 19 Jul 2022 151,566 miles

EPC light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 142,614 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 126,046 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 126,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 116,297 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn and perishing

Offside Front Upper droplink boot small hole

Fail 17 Aug 2018 116,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn and perishing

Offside Front Upper droplink boot small hole

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2016 93,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,748 miles

nsf/osf tyres close to limits on shoulders

passenger air bag turn off

Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,980 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,134 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,890 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to ply / cords

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 35,360 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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 PYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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