2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BT55 OVB
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 156,043 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 OVB Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2021
- 156,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 OVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BT55 OVB) between December 2008 and November 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2021 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
BT55 OVB Mileage History
- 03/12/200818,434 mi
- 02/12/2009241,540 mi+223,106 mi
- 15/11/201029,333 mi-212,207 mi
- 16/11/201134,858 mi+5,525 mi
- 03/12/201240,803 mi+5,945 mi
- 03/12/201240,803 mi
- 06/11/201348,475 mi+7,672 mi
- 13/11/201458,696 mi+10,221 mi
- 10/11/201568,556 mi+9,860 mi
- 10/11/201679,070 mi+10,514 mi
- 10/11/201679,070 mi
- 28/11/201786,223 mi+7,153 mi
- 26/11/201894,481 mi+8,258 mi
- 25/11/2019113,854 mi+19,373 mi
- 27/11/2020146,793 mi+32,939 mi
- 22/11/2021156,043 mi+9,250 mi
- 22/11/2021156,043 mi
Average of roughly 10,610 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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