2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BJ55 HTT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 60,263 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,263 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ55 HTT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 60,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 HTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BJ55 HTT) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
BJ55 HTT Mileage History
- 24/09/200812,358 mi
- 24/09/200812,358 mi
- 23/09/200917,094 mi+4,736 mi
- 29/09/201021,232 mi+4,138 mi
- 31/08/201125,738 mi+4,506 mi
- 27/09/201228,675 mi+2,937 mi
- 16/09/201331,422 mi+2,747 mi
- 10/09/201433,903 mi+2,481 mi
- 10/09/201433,906 mi+3 mi
- 30/09/201536,608 mi+2,702 mi
- 15/09/201638,905 mi+2,297 mi
- 13/09/201741,411 mi+2,506 mi
- 19/09/201844,629 mi+3,218 mi
- 20/09/201844,631 mi+2 mi
- 16/09/201946,499 mi+1,868 mi
- 16/09/202049,028 mi+2,529 mi
- 23/09/202150,558 mi+1,530 mi
- 20/09/202251,953 mi+1,395 mi
- 19/09/202353,509 mi+1,556 mi
- 13/09/202456,667 mi+3,158 mi
- 23/09/202558,810 mi+2,143 mi
- 24/09/202660,263 mi+1,453 mi
Average of roughly 2,662 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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