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AX55 ADU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 ADU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,581 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 92,488 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 90,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,853 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 82,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,278 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 52,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,255 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,255 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 39,640 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 17,642 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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AX55 ADU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX55 ADU, 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 AX55 ADU registered?

AX55 ADU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AX55 ADU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 ADU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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