2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KS54 YGA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 91,636 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KS54 YGA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 91,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KS54 YGA Mileage History
- 10/01/202389,991 mi
- 11/01/202490,657 mi+666 mi
- 14/01/202591,138 mi+481 mi
- 16/01/202591,144 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/202691,636 mi+492 mi
Average of roughly 547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS54 YGA 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 (KS54 YGA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt s”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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