2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BG55 JWD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 127,423 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG55 JWD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2023
- 127,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG55 JWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BG55 JWD) between December 2008 and October 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BG55 JWD Mileage History
- 12/12/200824,378 mi
- 09/12/200934,094 mi+9,716 mi
- 08/12/201043,337 mi+9,243 mi
- 16/12/201043,519 mi+182 mi
- 14/12/201152,099 mi+8,580 mi
- 12/12/201261,394 mi+9,295 mi
- 10/12/201369,399 mi+8,005 mi
- 10/12/201369,399 mi
- 04/12/201477,968 mi+8,569 mi
- 26/11/201585,157 mi+7,189 mi
- 26/11/201585,157 mi
- 29/11/201692,669 mi+7,512 mi
- 29/11/201692,672 mi+3 mi
- 22/11/201799,294 mi+6,622 mi
- 21/11/2018104,930 mi+5,636 mi
- 14/11/2019110,383 mi+5,453 mi
- 14/11/2019110,385 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2020114,309 mi+3,924 mi
- 16/11/2020114,331 mi+22 mi
- 27/10/2021117,469 mi+3,138 mi
- 15/11/2021117,726 mi+257 mi
- 19/10/2022121,948 mi+4,222 mi
- 26/10/2023127,423 mi+5,475 mi
Average of roughly 6,930 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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