2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP54 MWU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 174,357 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AP54 MWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 174,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP54 MWU 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 (AP54 MWU) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AP54 MWU Mileage History
- 26/05/2022117,939 mi
- 30/05/2023133,918 mi+15,979 mi
- 30/05/2024154,400 mi+20,482 mi
- 06/06/2024154,860 mi+460 mi
- 30/05/2025174,357 mi+19,497 mi
Average of roughly 18,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AP54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AP54MWU.
NISSAN
QASHQAI TEKNA E-POWER AUTO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
SKODA
ROOMSTER
MINI
MINI
FORD
FIESTA
DACIA
SANDERO COMFORT TCE CVT
BMW
Z4
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
HYUNDAI
I10
BMW
X1
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.