2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YP05 NJZ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 106,335 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YP05 NJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2024
- 106,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YP05 NJZ Mileage History
- 12/10/202290,533 mi
- 12/10/202290,533 mi
- 13/10/202398,821 mi+8,288 mi
- 16/10/202398,821 mi
- 12/10/2024106,335 mi+7,514 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP05 NJZ 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 (YP05 NJZ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
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