2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FG55 AYH
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 158,150 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,150 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
FG55 AYH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 158,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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FG55 AYH Mileage History
- 03/09/200856,268 mi
- 01/03/201072,665 mi+16,397 mi
- 01/03/201177,637 mi+4,972 mi
- 23/02/201282,762 mi+5,125 mi
- 11/03/201386,054 mi+3,292 mi
- 10/03/201494,330 mi+8,276 mi
- 13/07/201598,137 mi+3,807 mi
- 15/07/201598,147 mi+10 mi
- 15/07/2016114,314 mi+16,167 mi
- 28/07/2017123,746 mi+9,432 mi
- 04/08/2017123,772 mi+26 mi
- 30/06/2018133,025 mi+9,253 mi
- 03/07/2018133,030 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/2019137,281 mi+4,251 mi
- 28/01/2021144,665 mi+7,384 mi
- 28/01/2021144,665 mi
- 25/01/2022147,899 mi+3,234 mi
- 16/01/2023149,885 mi+1,986 mi
- 17/01/2023149,885 mi
- 19/01/2024152,872 mi+2,987 mi
- 25/01/2025155,174 mi+2,302 mi
- 25/01/2025155,174 mi
- 26/01/2026158,150 mi+2,976 mi
Average of roughly 5,857 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 AYH 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 (FG55 AYH) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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