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AX55 BTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 BTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 136,845 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,055 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front sun strip fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced and offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

steering angle light on

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,055 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front sun strip fitted

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced and offside rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

steering angle light on

Pass 29 Nov 2023 126,763 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering angle sensor light on

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,917 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 96,231 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 96,231 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 92,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres [both] wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres [both] wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear tyres [both] wearing on inner edges

rear tyres [both] wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,565 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread low and very worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,660 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 60,724 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,724 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,991 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,700 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,544 miles

both rear tyres slightly feathered on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 29,544 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly feathered on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 23,241 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 23,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTO, 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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AX55 BTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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