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AX55 TEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,584 mi
Last recorded81,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 TEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 81,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,025 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner braking faces worn plus corrosion starting to form (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 50,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in the centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner braking faces worn plus corrosion starting to form (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 45,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,617 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,958 miles

under cover fitted some component can not be checked

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,857 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,965 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 35,964 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 34,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 34,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 32,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 30,849 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,196 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,329 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 25,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,951 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 TEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TEO, 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 TEO registered?

AX55 TEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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