2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WR55 DVT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,429 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR55 DVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 112,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR55 DVT 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 (WR55 DVT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WR55 DVT Mileage History
- 31/10/202293,027 mi
- 25/10/2023101,588 mi+8,561 mi
- 30/10/2024108,734 mi+7,146 mi
- 28/10/2025112,386 mi+3,652 mi
- 31/10/2025112,429 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 6,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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