2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BD55 KHC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2005. Recorded mileage 166,009 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
BD55 KHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 166,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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BD55 KHC Mileage History
- 12/10/2023146,665 mi
- 14/10/2023146,665 mi
- 12/10/2024155,335 mi+8,670 mi
- 19/10/2024155,529 mi+194 mi
- 16/10/2025166,009 mi+10,480 mi
Average of roughly 9,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BD55 KHC 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 (BD55 KHC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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