2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · AR05 FBE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 26,874 km. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 26,874 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR05 FBE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 26,874 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AR05 FBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AR05 FBE) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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