2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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.
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SH55 AYS Mileage History
- 09/10/200826,039 mi
- 09/10/200826,039 mi
- 05/01/201033,691 mi+7,652 mi
- 21/03/201142,372 mi+8,681 mi
- 26/04/201252,153 mi+9,781 mi
- 24/04/201359,537 mi+7,384 mi
- 24/04/201359,538 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201468,379 mi+8,841 mi
- 16/09/201579,646 mi+11,267 mi
- 14/09/201687,337 mi+7,691 mi
- 14/09/201687,337 mi
- 18/09/201795,005 mi+7,668 mi
- 24/09/2018103,429 mi+8,424 mi
- 01/10/2019110,326 mi+6,897 mi
- 03/10/2020115,048 mi+4,722 mi
- 03/10/2020115,048 mi
- 02/10/2021125,950 mi+10,902 mi
- 02/10/2021125,950 mi
- 10/10/2022131,981 mi+6,031 mi
- 11/10/2023132,944 mi+963 mi
- 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
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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