2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF55 XUE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2005. Recorded mileage 95,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,162 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
AF55 XUE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 95,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AF55 XUE Mileage History
- 18/12/200822,116 mi
- 18/12/200822,116 mi
- 29/05/201029,098 mi+6,982 mi
- 25/05/201133,126 mi+4,028 mi
- 23/05/201236,393 mi+3,267 mi
- 23/05/201236,393 mi
- 23/05/201340,463 mi+4,070 mi
- 23/05/201445,621 mi+5,158 mi
- 23/05/201445,621 mi
- 22/05/201550,859 mi+5,238 mi
- 25/05/201656,307 mi+5,448 mi
- 16/05/201762,142 mi+5,835 mi
- 24/05/201870,472 mi+8,330 mi
- 24/05/201870,472 mi
- 07/06/201975,703 mi+5,231 mi
- 02/10/201975,710 mi+7 mi
- 06/10/202077,069 mi+1,359 mi
- 07/10/202077,069 mi
- 06/10/202178,953 mi+1,884 mi
- 17/02/202387,388 mi+8,435 mi
- 21/04/202387,592 mi+204 mi
- 09/05/202387,952 mi+360 mi
- 23/05/202487,746 mi-206 mi
- 22/05/202595,069 mi+7,323 mi
- 30/05/202595,162 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 4,442 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AF55 XUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AF55 XUE) between December 2008 and May 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image. Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”.
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