2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AD55 CBF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 121,696 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD55 CBF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2022
- 121,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD55 CBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AD55 CBF) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AD55 CBF Mileage History
- 15/11/2021102,527 mi
- 31/10/2022121,695 mi+19,168 mi
- 01/11/2022121,696 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 19,947 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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