2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WN55 GZY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 60,927 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN55 GZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 60,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 GZY 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 (WN55 GZY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WN55 GZY Mileage History
- 21/09/202251,147 mi
- 04/10/202355,411 mi+4,264 mi
- 27/09/202458,538 mi+3,127 mi
- 26/09/202560,927 mi+2,389 mi
- 26/09/202560,927 mi
Average of roughly 3,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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