2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AY55 YMH
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 96,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
AY55 YMH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 96,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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AY55 YMH Mileage History
- 29/09/202192,141 mi
- 06/10/202192,158 mi+17 mi
- 12/10/202296,869 mi+4,711 mi
- 18/10/202296,905 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 4,532 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AY55 YMH MOT History
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 (AY55 YMH) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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