2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GF05 XWT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 84,260 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,260 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
GF05 XWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 84,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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GF05 XWT Mileage History
- 10/01/202362,770 mi
- 11/01/202362,770 mi
- 20/01/202468,952 mi+6,182 mi
- 08/02/202574,349 mi+5,397 mi
- 28/03/202684,260 mi+9,911 mi
Average of roughly 6,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF05 XWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GF05 XWT) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))”.
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