2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF55 YKM
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 141,492 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,492 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 YKM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2018
- 141,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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 YKM Mileage History
- 05/09/200833,962 mi
- 18/09/200956,476 mi+22,514 mi
- 23/09/201077,093 mi+20,617 mi
- 01/12/201199,758 mi+22,665 mi
- 03/04/2013116,051 mi+16,293 mi
- 03/04/2013116,051 mi
- 15/03/2014117,094 mi+1,043 mi
- 18/03/2014117,124 mi+30 mi
- 24/04/2015117,910 mi+786 mi
- 24/04/2015117,910 mi
- 01/04/2016118,984 mi+1,074 mi
- 24/04/2017130,002 mi+11,018 mi
- 26/04/2018141,492 mi+11,490 mi
Average of roughly 11,159 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
AF55 YKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AF55 YKM) between September 2008 and April 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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