2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GP55 WJF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 117,671 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,671 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
GP55 WJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2023
- 117,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 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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GP55 WJF Mileage History
- 02/11/2021107,703 mi
- 02/11/2021107,703 mi
- 11/11/2022113,103 mi+5,400 mi
- 11/11/2022113,103 mi
- 27/10/2023117,671 mi+4,568 mi
Average of roughly 5,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GP55 WJF 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 (GP55 WJF) between November 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
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