2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KV55 YLE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 124,053 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,053 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
KV55 YLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 124,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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KV55 YLE Mileage History
- 20/09/2025119,109 mi
- 27/09/2025119,221 mi+112 mi
- 26/09/2026124,053 mi+4,832 mi
Average of roughly 4,866 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KV55 YLE 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 (KV55 YLE) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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