2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AV55 KTE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 107,675 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 KTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 107,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 KTE 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 (AV55 KTE) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV55 KTE Mileage History
- 29/09/202390,296 mi
- 18/09/2024102,312 mi+12,016 mi
- 13/06/2025107,500 mi+5,188 mi
- 27/04/2026107,671 mi+171 mi
- 28/04/2026107,675 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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