2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YT55 TXL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 160,142 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1900cc
YT55 TXL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2019
- 160,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 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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YT55 TXL Mileage History
- 29/08/200866,254 mi
- 29/09/200972,747 mi+6,493 mi
- 22/09/201083,278 mi+10,531 mi
- 21/09/201196,207 mi+12,929 mi
- 21/09/201196,207 mi
- 14/09/2012107,179 mi+10,972 mi
- 24/09/2013115,863 mi+8,684 mi
- 24/09/2014123,748 mi+7,885 mi
- 25/09/2014123,748 mi
- 23/09/2015132,066 mi+8,318 mi
- 24/09/2015132,066 mi
- 06/09/2016140,344 mi+8,278 mi
- 06/09/2016140,335 mi-9 mi
- 02/10/2017149,521 mi+9,186 mi
- 02/10/2017149,523 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/2018157,718 mi+8,195 mi
- 14/09/2018157,720 mi+2 mi
- 15/10/2019161,095 mi+3,375 mi
- 01/11/2019160,142 mi-953 mi
- 01/11/2019160,142 mi
Average of roughly 8,402 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YT55 TXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YT55 TXL) between August 2008 and November 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative there is excessive play (5.3.3 (c) (ii))”.
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