The road tax status for AV55 DTY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AV55 DTY?

The MOT for AV55 DTY is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of AV55 DTY?

The recorded mileage for AV55 DTY is 121,320 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AV55 DTY ULEZ compliant?

No, AV55 DTY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AV55 DTY

AV55 DTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 121,320 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Ipswich
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 25 Apr 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 121,320 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

1968cc

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AV55 DTY Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2024
121,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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AV55 DTY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 09:38

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AV55 DTY) between August 2008 and April 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 54 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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AV55 DTY Mileage History

26/08/200820,686 mi
20/08/200929,176 mi+8,490 mi
08/11/201036,369 mi+7,193 mi
03/11/201141,066 mi+4,697 mi
06/11/201249,692 mi+8,626 mi
06/11/201249,692 mi
04/11/201357,104 mi+7,412 mi
05/11/201463,685 mi+6,581 mi
05/11/201463,685 mi
04/11/201573,793 mi+10,108 mi
26/10/201681,192 mi+7,399 mi
10/10/201783,653 mi+2,461 mi
11/10/201783,656 mi+3 mi
07/11/201886,451 mi+2,795 mi
07/11/201886,451 mi
04/11/201990,849 mi+4,398 mi
01/04/202195,607 mi+4,758 mi
09/03/2022102,395 mi+6,788 mi
11/03/2022102,449 mi+54 mi
16/03/2023108,992 mi+6,543 mi
27/04/2024121,320 mi+12,328 mi

Average of roughly 6,423 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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