2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AR05 DLK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 141,103 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
AR05 DLK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2018
- 141,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
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AR05 DLK Mileage History
- 29/03/200847,219 mi
- 06/01/200953,119 mi+5,900 mi
- 29/12/200963,913 mi+10,794 mi
- 21/12/201073,638 mi+9,725 mi
- 05/01/201284,249 mi+10,611 mi
- 10/01/201284,249 mi
- 10/01/201398,465 mi+14,216 mi
- 11/01/201398,465 mi
- 14/01/2014110,497 mi+12,032 mi
- 09/01/2015121,910 mi+11,413 mi
- 12/01/2016132,920 mi+11,010 mi
- 13/01/2016132,948 mi+28 mi
- 26/01/2017141,282 mi+8,334 mi
- 17/03/2018141,103 mi-179 mi
Average of roughly 9,421 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AR05 DLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AR05 DLK) between March 2008 and March 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
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