2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GJ55 FGC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/09/2005. Recorded mileage 79,090 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1600cc
GJ55 FGC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2023
- 79,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GJ55 FGC Mileage History
- 08/10/202161,224 mi
- 10/10/202269,407 mi+8,183 mi
- 10/10/202378,752 mi+9,345 mi
- 19/10/202379,090 mi+338 mi
Average of roughly 8,804 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GJ55 FGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GJ55 FGC) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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