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2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AF55 VWA

AF55 VWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 154,694 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 09/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
154,694 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2000cc
Mechanical Assessment

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AF55 VWA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
  • 154,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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AF55 VWA Mileage History

  1. 07/06/2024149,621 mi
  2. 05/06/2025151,774 mi+2,153 mi
  3. 09/06/2025151,776 mi+2 mi
  4. 01/06/2026152,787 mi+1,011 mi
  5. 11/07/2026154,694 mi+1,907 mi

Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF55 VWA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 06:48
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 (AF55 VWA) between June 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill section (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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