2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · NJ55 MHY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 40,501 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ55 MHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 40,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ55 MHY 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 (NJ55 MHY) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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: Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
NJ55 MHY Mileage History
- 26/07/202339,596 mi
- 23/07/202440,026 mi+430 mi
- 28/07/202540,337 mi+311 mi
- 29/07/202640,499 mi+162 mi
- 12/08/202640,501 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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