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KX55 XLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI92,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 XLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,001 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

headlamps deteriorated poor patterns

nearside front wing dented cover

offside front wing dented covered

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,723 miles

Headlamps deteriorated/poor patterns

Idle speed erratic

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

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

Osf Tyre wear

Osr radius arm to chassis mount bush separating/poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 122,722 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Inside vehicle (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated/poor patterns

Idle speed erratic

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

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

Osf Tyre wear

Osr radius arm to chassis mount bush separating/poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 119,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc slightly discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front head lamp beam image very weak

Pass 13 Dec 2022 110,982 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS IS MISSING ()

TPMS LIGHT IS ON

Fail 12 Dec 2022 110,982 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction SEE C.O. REPORT (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged GLASS IS MISSING ()

TPMS LIGHT IS ON

Pass 8 Dec 2021 106,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight seep of fluid from steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 106,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Outer bolt not secure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight seep of fluid from steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,656 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 104,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,899 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,899 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,364 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 67,364 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 26 May 2012 59,810 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 48,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,071 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,030 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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KX55 XLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 92,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 XLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KX55 XLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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