2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WU55 FHG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 100,992 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WU55 FHG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2023
- 100,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
WU55 FHG Mileage History
- 19/08/200811,835 mi
- 19/08/200914,346 mi+2,511 mi
- 24/08/201016,885 mi+2,539 mi
- 24/08/201119,425 mi+2,540 mi
- 18/08/201221,844 mi+2,419 mi
- 19/08/201323,669 mi+1,825 mi
- 18/08/201425,990 mi+2,321 mi
- 06/11/201536,008 mi+10,018 mi
- 06/11/201536,008 mi
- 26/11/201647,724 mi+11,716 mi
- 26/11/201647,724 mi
- 15/11/201757,430 mi+9,706 mi
- 15/11/201757,430 mi
- 21/11/201868,185 mi+10,755 mi
- 31/07/201974,481 mi+6,296 mi
- 28/07/202079,483 mi+5,002 mi
- 23/07/202186,863 mi+7,380 mi
- 21/07/202295,342 mi+8,479 mi
- 22/07/202295,352 mi+10 mi
- 24/07/2023100,903 mi+5,551 mi
- 27/07/2023100,992 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 5,970 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
WU55 FHG 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 (WU55 FHG) between August 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2023 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (WU55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as WU55FHG.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER X-DYNAMIC SE D MHEV A
PORSCHE
911
VAUXHALL
VIVARO
VAUXHALL
CORSA
LML
STAR DELUXE
LML
STAR DELUXE
BENELLI
STAR 125
LML
STAR DELUXE
LML
STAR DELUXE
LML
STAR DELUXE
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.