2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YY55 AHP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2005. Recorded mileage 83,616 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1600cc
YY55 AHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2024
- 83,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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YY55 AHP Mileage History
- 22/08/202273,547 mi
- 22/08/202273,548 mi+1 mi
- 31/08/202381,078 mi+7,530 mi
- 31/08/202381,078 mi
- 06/09/202483,616 mi+2,538 mi
Average of roughly 4,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY55 AHP 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 (YY55 AHP) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nears”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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