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AY55 DLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,435 mi
Last recorded91,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,435 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,779 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 82,607 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,047 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,037 miles

Nearside Front wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged but still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front wing panel corroded but not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged but still provides view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,629 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,964 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 56,964 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,800 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly/close to minimum tread limit

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge/close to minimum tread limit 195/65r15

Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,051 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 44,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 34,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 30,003 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,697 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,322 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,853 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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AY55 DLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY55 DLF, 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 AY55 DLF registered?

AY55 DLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AY55 DLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 DLF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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