2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YH05 TYG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 104,478 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH05 TYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 104,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YH05 TYG Mileage History
- 26/10/202183,486 mi
- 17/04/202385,571 mi+2,085 mi
- 19/04/202385,572 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/202493,821 mi+8,249 mi
- 05/01/2026104,478 mi+10,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH05 TYG 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 (YH05 TYG) between October 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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