2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · B23 WAP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 59,990 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B23 WAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 59,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B23 WAP MOT History
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 (B23 WAP) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))”.
B23 WAP Mileage History
- 08/08/202240,509 mi
- 12/08/202343,208 mi+2,699 mi
- 10/08/202446,887 mi+3,679 mi
- 23/08/202447,011 mi+124 mi
- 14/11/202559,990 mi+12,979 mi
Average of roughly 5,960 miles per year across 5 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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