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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK55 UTT

AK55 UTT

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 119,240 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Mar 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
119,240 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Mar 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc
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AK55 UTT Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2025
  • 119,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

AK55 UTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 17:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AK55 UTT) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 23 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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.

PASS
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ADVISORY

AK55 UTT Mileage History

  1. 28/03/2022110,461 mi
  2. 27/03/2023113,767 mi+3,306 mi
  3. 25/03/2024116,094 mi+2,327 mi
  4. 28/03/2025119,240 mi+3,146 mi

Average of roughly 2,926 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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