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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · 8888 MG

8888 MG

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/11/2005. Recorded mileage 41,317 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc

8888 MG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
  • 41,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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8888 MG Mileage History

  1. 18/08/202235,966 mi
  2. 22/08/202338,459 mi+2,493 mi
  3. 15/08/202439,726 mi+1,267 mi
  4. 08/08/202541,317 mi+1,591 mi
  5. 08/08/202541,317 mi

Average of roughly 1,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

8888 MG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (8888 MG) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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Vehicle & Plate History

Previous plates for this vehicle

GB
EJ55FWW
05/08/2026

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