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DW55 AGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,947 mi
Last recorded162,947 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW55 AGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 162,947 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 147,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 147,119 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

steering light on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2020 144,864 miles

Offside Front inner sill is corroded but not with in 30cm of any mounting

Fail 11 Sep 2020 144,859 miles

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

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 and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner sill is corroded but not with in 30cm of any mounting

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 142,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Offside Rear brake disc showing obvious signs of been over heated

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

brake pad warning lamp displayed but brake pads not worn down (faulty sensor

Pass 4 Apr 2018 137,409 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working on rear screen

Front windscreen has scratches out of zone A caused by damaged wipers

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

Offside Front flexible brake hose mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management light on indicating a fault

under trays not allowing full inpection of brake pipes

Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Rear stop lamp not working on rear screen

Front windscreen has scratches out of zone A caused by damaged wipers

Offside Front flexible brake hose mounting corroded

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management light on indicating a fault

under trays not allowing full inpection of brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 129,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 119,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,552 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 103,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 94,183 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 81,779 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,701 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 65,689 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,841 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,148 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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DW55 AGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DW55 AGW, 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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DW55 AGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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