2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YC55 UHG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 88,948 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 UHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 88,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 UHG 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 (YC55 UHG) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YC55 UHG Mileage History
- 03/02/202365,887 mi
- 16/02/202365,889 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/202470,715 mi+4,826 mi
- 15/02/202577,498 mi+6,783 mi
- 03/04/202688,948 mi+11,450 mi
Average of roughly 7,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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