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AV55 XDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 149,937 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 148,249 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 145,071 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 142,988 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 140,587 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,635 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear level sensor arm broken

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under compounds covered

Pass 15 Mar 2017 110,258 miles

under compounds covered

Fail 10 Mar 2017 110,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

under compounds covered

Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,534 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 77,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,216 miles

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

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

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

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

high level stop light only 50% working but very dim

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,769 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,080 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 XDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XDJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 XDJ registered?

AV55 XDJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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