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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · OV55 TYP

OV55 TYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 132,032 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 14/04/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
132,032 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/04/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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OV55 TYP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
  • 132,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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OV55 TYP Mileage History

  1. 12/04/2023127,380 mi
  2. 08/04/2024129,709 mi+2,329 mi
  3. 08/04/2024129,713 mi+4 mi
  4. 15/04/2025132,032 mi+2,319 mi
  5. 15/04/2025132,032 mi

Average of roughly 2,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OV55 TYP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Aug 2026, 23:31
MOT Analysis

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 (OV55 TYP) between April 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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