2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK55 JVR
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,614 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,614 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK55 JVR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2023
- 122,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK55 JVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AK55 JVR) between August 2008 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (36 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 72 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AK55 JVR Mileage History
- 08/08/200813,528 mi
- 27/07/200915,959 mi+2,431 mi
- 31/07/201018,760 mi+2,801 mi
- 23/07/201120,937 mi+2,177 mi
- 31/07/201223,731 mi+2,794 mi
- 24/07/201325,505 mi+1,774 mi
- 27/07/201325,560 mi+55 mi
- 07/08/201437,076 mi+11,516 mi
- 07/08/201437,076 mi
- 07/08/201549,247 mi+12,171 mi
- 10/08/201660,188 mi+10,941 mi
- 17/08/201769,507 mi+9,319 mi
- 17/08/201769,507 mi
- 07/08/201878,038 mi+8,531 mi
- 07/08/201878,038 mi
- 05/08/201986,988 mi+8,950 mi
- 06/08/202094,161 mi+7,173 mi
- 06/08/202094,161 mi
- 04/02/2022112,200 mi+18,039 mi
- 04/02/2022112,200 mi
- 31/01/2023122,612 mi+10,412 mi
- 31/01/2023122,614 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,533 miles per year across 22 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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