2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WF55 ABU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 109,247 miles. MOT valid until 10/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,247 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WF55 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 109,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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WF55 ABU Mileage History
- 20/05/2024105,964 mi
- 13/05/2025107,601 mi+1,637 mi
- 13/05/2025107,601 mi
- 14/05/2026109,246 mi+1,645 mi
- 28/05/2026109,247 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF55 ABU 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 (WF55 ABU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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