2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RJ55 ACY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/09/2005. Recorded mileage 137,080 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
RJ55 ACY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 137,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RJ55 ACY Mileage History
- 15/09/200826,868 mi
- 09/09/200934,691 mi+7,823 mi
- 16/09/201042,237 mi+7,546 mi
- 16/09/201042,237 mi
- 15/09/201151,614 mi+9,377 mi
- 12/09/201261,538 mi+9,924 mi
- 28/08/201368,951 mi+7,413 mi
- 10/09/201476,855 mi+7,904 mi
- 09/09/201579,493 mi+2,638 mi
- 21/09/201682,787 mi+3,294 mi
- 04/09/201785,379 mi+2,592 mi
- 29/08/201888,136 mi+2,757 mi
- 29/08/201888,136 mi
- 04/10/201989,670 mi+1,534 mi
- 09/10/202090,164 mi+494 mi
- 10/11/202191,085 mi+921 mi
- 21/03/202392,012 mi+927 mi
- 11/04/2024109,269 mi+17,257 mi
- 12/04/2024109,270 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2025125,390 mi+16,120 mi
- 04/06/2026137,080 mi+11,690 mi
Average of roughly 6,221 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
RJ55 ACY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RJ55 ACY) between September 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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