free car check
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AV55DXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 16 Nov 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,082 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026 15 Jun 202630 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,407 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025 15 Jun 20261 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,532 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024 15 Jun 20261 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,532 MI
15 Jun 20262 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,067 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023 15 Jun 202618 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,806 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022 15 Jun 202623 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,868 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021 15 Jun 202617 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,557 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover loose
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake discs back plate insecure
- engine cover loose
- TPM light on
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,474 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake back plate starting to deteriorate
- Rear tyres feathered on inner shoulders & cracking slightly within the treads
- Centre stop lamp not working, this may be disconnected or a mock lamp
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,018 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres have continuous cracking in tread area
- Nearside Front Tyre has significant side wall damage, but not exposing internal cords
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,813 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 15 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
19 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,548 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,135 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014 15 Jun 202617 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,659 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,421 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,554 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011 15 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 56,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
18 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,965 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,599 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2009 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV55DXM was registered on 2005-09-07
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.