2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AP05 ORK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 199,246 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP05 ORK Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP05 ORK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AP05 ORK) between August 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
AP05 ORK Mileage History
- 04/08/200864,728 mi
- 05/08/200864,728 mi
- 13/08/200977,600 mi+12,872 mi
- 13/07/201087,570 mi+9,970 mi
- 21/07/201198,345 mi+10,775 mi
- 20/07/2012109,897 mi+11,552 mi
- 23/07/2012109,908 mi+11 mi
- 09/07/2013120,593 mi+10,685 mi
- 09/07/2013120,595 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2014131,832 mi+11,237 mi
- 06/07/2015142,217 mi+10,385 mi
- 06/07/2015142,217 mi
- 12/07/2016153,389 mi+11,172 mi
- 12/07/2016153,389 mi
- 29/06/2017161,327 mi+7,938 mi
- 29/06/2017161,330 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/2020169,072 mi+7,742 mi
- 19/11/2021180,619 mi+11,547 mi
- 15/11/2022192,540 mi+11,921 mi
- 05/12/2022192,624 mi+84 mi
- 06/12/2022192,624 mi
- 19/12/2023195,575 mi+2,951 mi
- 19/12/2024199,246 mi+3,671 mi
- 19/12/2024199,246 mi
Average of roughly 8,215 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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