2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SH05 GWJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 101,624 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH05 GWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 101,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH05 GWJ 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 (SH05 GWJ) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Ou”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SH05 GWJ Mileage History
- 20/03/202385,566 mi
- 20/03/202494,184 mi+8,618 mi
- 04/04/202494,191 mi+7 mi
- 15/04/202598,699 mi+4,508 mi
- 02/06/2026101,624 mi+2,925 mi
Average of roughly 5,013 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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