2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF05 OTW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 168,923 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF05 OTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/02/2026
- 168,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF05 OTW 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 (AF05 OTW) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
AF05 OTW Mileage History
- 30/01/2024145,380 mi
- 01/02/2024145,446 mi+66 mi
- 03/02/2025153,906 mi+8,460 mi
- 03/02/2025153,906 mi
- 18/02/2026168,923 mi+15,017 mi
Average of roughly 11,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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