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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · VU55 AED

VU55 AED

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2005. Recorded mileage 93,723 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
93,723 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1600cc

VU55 AED Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
  • 93,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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VU55 AED Mileage History

  1. 30/09/200813,883 mi
  2. 08/09/200921,231 mi+7,348 mi
  3. 09/09/201031,039 mi+9,808 mi
  4. 13/09/201138,262 mi+7,223 mi
  5. 20/09/201244,373 mi+6,111 mi
  6. 11/09/201350,127 mi+5,754 mi
  7. 01/09/201456,356 mi+6,229 mi
  8. 28/08/201561,448 mi+5,092 mi
  9. 01/09/201666,822 mi+5,374 mi
  10. 05/09/201773,112 mi+6,290 mi
  11. 16/08/201877,397 mi+4,285 mi
  12. 12/08/201982,863 mi+5,466 mi
  13. 27/08/202085,221 mi+2,358 mi
  14. 03/09/202185,979 mi+758 mi
  15. 03/09/202287,046 mi+1,067 mi
  16. 31/08/202388,965 mi+1,919 mi
  17. 02/09/202491,008 mi+2,043 mi
  18. 19/09/202593,723 mi+2,715 mi

Average of roughly 4,705 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

VU55 AED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 09:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (VU55 AED) between September 2008 and September 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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.

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