2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BL55 DLK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 182,300 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL55 DLK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
- 182,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL55 DLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BL55 DLK) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2023 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush housing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BL55 DLK Mileage History
- 05/05/2022175,075 mi
- 09/05/2022175,134 mi+59 mi
- 16/05/2023182,300 mi+7,166 mi
Average of roughly 7,014 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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