2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · HG55 SOJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/11/2005. Recorded mileage 171,471 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,471 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
HG55 SOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2024
- 171,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 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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HG55 SOJ Mileage History
- 12/04/2022163,479 mi
- 19/04/2022163,491 mi+12 mi
- 13/04/2023167,407 mi+3,916 mi
- 18/04/2024171,471 mi+4,064 mi
- 18/04/2024171,471 mi
Average of roughly 3,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG55 SOJ 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 (HG55 SOJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2024 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 (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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