free car check
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW55SAW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 02 Aug 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,220 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2026 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 125,423 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2025 11 Jun 202629 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,439 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,004 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,406 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,008 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021 11 Jun 20262 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,427 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021 11 Jun 20265 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,310 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,455 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,282 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and slight deterioration
16 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,871 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,210 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,431 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,284 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,633 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,892 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,422 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,973 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 33,973 MI
11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW55SAW was registered on 2005-10-07
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.