2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BT55 UTO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 112,051 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 UTO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2024
- 112,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 UTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BT55 UTO) between December 2008 and January 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BT55 UTO Mileage History
- 11/12/200855,429 mi
- 15/12/200964,024 mi+8,595 mi
- 12/01/201172,722 mi+8,698 mi
- 12/01/201275,320 mi+2,598 mi
- 09/01/201378,188 mi+2,868 mi
- 10/01/201480,105 mi+1,917 mi
- 06/01/201582,479 mi+2,374 mi
- 11/01/201687,202 mi+4,723 mi
- 05/01/201790,414 mi+3,212 mi
- 11/01/201892,932 mi+2,518 mi
- 21/01/201996,583 mi+3,651 mi
- 26/01/201996,592 mi+9 mi
- 23/01/2020100,161 mi+3,569 mi
- 27/01/2020100,161 mi
- 04/02/2021102,023 mi+1,862 mi
- 04/02/2021102,023 mi
- 03/02/2022103,578 mi+1,555 mi
- 03/02/2022103,578 mi
- 30/01/2023107,520 mi+3,942 mi
- 30/01/2023107,520 mi
- 30/01/2024112,051 mi+4,531 mi
Average of roughly 3,741 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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