2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · P99 MAL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 14,859 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P99 MAL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 14,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P99 MAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (P99 MAL) between April 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P99 MAL Mileage History
- 07/04/20084,320 mi
- 23/02/20114,367 mi+47 mi
- 23/02/20114,367 mi
- 13/02/20124,695 mi+328 mi
- 18/02/20135,804 mi+1,109 mi
- 17/02/20146,742 mi+938 mi
- 17/02/20146,742 mi
- 16/02/20157,508 mi+766 mi
- 15/02/20168,459 mi+951 mi
- 10/02/20179,631 mi+1,172 mi
- 23/10/201710,293 mi+662 mi
- 29/10/201810,855 mi+562 mi
- 18/10/201911,186 mi+331 mi
- 18/10/201911,186 mi
- 19/10/202011,754 mi+568 mi
- 19/10/202011,754 mi
- 18/10/202112,192 mi+438 mi
- 14/10/202212,969 mi+777 mi
- 14/10/202212,969 mi
- 29/09/202313,779 mi+810 mi
- 29/09/202313,779 mi
- 01/10/202414,201 mi+422 mi
- 03/10/202414,201 mi
- 01/07/202514,483 mi+282 mi
- 03/07/202514,483 mi
- 03/06/202614,859 mi+376 mi
- 03/06/202614,859 mi
Average of roughly 580 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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