2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AF55 XBC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 173,508 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF55 XBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2025
- 173,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF55 XBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AF55 XBC) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
AF55 XBC Mileage History
- 22/09/2021156,596 mi
- 26/09/2022160,491 mi+3,895 mi
- 11/09/2023165,100 mi+4,609 mi
- 13/09/2024170,231 mi+5,131 mi
- 25/09/2025173,508 mi+3,277 mi
Average of roughly 4,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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