2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WN05 HGG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 102,733 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 HGG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 102,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (WN05 HGG) between September 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WN05 HGG Mileage History
- 25/09/200825,735 mi
- 18/09/200934,322 mi+8,587 mi
- 21/09/201040,458 mi+6,136 mi
- 24/09/201040,492 mi+34 mi
- 21/09/201143,220 mi+2,728 mi
- 19/09/201250,847 mi+7,627 mi
- 20/09/20135,546 mi-45,301 mi
- 15/09/201458,417 mi+52,871 mi
- 21/09/201562,586 mi+4,169 mi
- 21/09/201562,586 mi
- 21/09/201666,636 mi+4,050 mi
- 05/06/201768,509 mi+1,873 mi
- 29/05/201874,672 mi+6,163 mi
- 30/05/201981,150 mi+6,478 mi
- 13/11/202089,144 mi+7,994 mi
- 06/12/202193,384 mi+4,240 mi
- 18/11/202298,000 mi+4,616 mi
- 18/11/202298,010 mi+10 mi
- 06/12/2023102,733 mi+4,723 mi
Average of roughly 5,067 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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