Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SH55 AYS

SH55 AYS

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/11/2005. Recorded mileage 140,512 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 05/01/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
140,512 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1598cc

SH55 AYS Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
  • 140,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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SH55 AYS Mileage History

  1. 09/10/200826,039 mi
  2. 09/10/200826,039 mi
  3. 05/01/201033,691 mi+7,652 mi
  4. 21/03/201142,372 mi+8,681 mi
  5. 26/04/201252,153 mi+9,781 mi
  6. 24/04/201359,537 mi+7,384 mi
  7. 24/04/201359,538 mi+1 mi
  8. 01/05/201468,379 mi+8,841 mi
  9. 16/09/201579,646 mi+11,267 mi
  10. 14/09/201687,337 mi+7,691 mi
  11. 14/09/201687,337 mi
  12. 18/09/201795,005 mi+7,668 mi
  13. 24/09/2018103,429 mi+8,424 mi
  14. 01/10/2019110,326 mi+6,897 mi
  15. 03/10/2020115,048 mi+4,722 mi
  16. 03/10/2020115,048 mi
  17. 02/10/2021125,950 mi+10,902 mi
  18. 02/10/2021125,950 mi
  19. 10/10/2022131,981 mi+6,031 mi
  20. 11/10/2023132,944 mi+963 mi
  21. 06/01/2025140,512 mi+7,568 mi

Average of roughly 7,047 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

SH55 AYS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 14:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (SH55 AYS) between October 2008 and January 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.

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