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AV55 XDN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 162,578 miles

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

Offside Rear sill in poor condition

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 162,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill in poor condition

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 155,713 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 155,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,141 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,143 miles

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,947 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,120 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,832 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,676 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,984 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 77,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 60,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,803 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 42,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,474 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 XDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel 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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

AV55 XDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AV55 XDN 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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