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2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AF05 HVH

AF05 HVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 187,756 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
187,756 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/10/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2000cc

AF05 HVH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
  • 187,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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AF05 HVH Mileage History

  1. 18/10/2022184,961 mi
  2. 11/10/2023186,882 mi+1,921 mi
  3. 11/10/2023186,882 mi
  4. 29/10/2024187,756 mi+874 mi
  5. 30/10/2024187,756 mi

Average of roughly 1,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF05 HVH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 06:38
MOT Analysis

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 (AF05 HVH) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Coil spring insecure both front (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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