2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · NM55 KGV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 160,055 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM55 KGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 160,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM55 KGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (NM55 KGV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
NM55 KGV Mileage History
- 04/08/2022141,896 mi
- 04/08/2023152,225 mi+10,329 mi
- 07/08/2024158,434 mi+6,209 mi
- 19/08/2025160,055 mi+1,621 mi
Average of roughly 5,972 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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