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AY55 MXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,501 mi
Last recorded106,501 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 106,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,308 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front Felix (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 71,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,834 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,968 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

centre rear stop lamp inop.advised its been disconnected

offside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 12 Oct 2012 36,903 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,903 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,161 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,491 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 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXW, 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 AY55 MXW registered?

AY55 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is AY55 MXW safe to buy?

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