2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · C5 EEA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2005. Recorded mileage 149,558 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
C5 EEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 149,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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C5 EEA Mileage History
- 05/09/2022130,086 mi
- 11/09/2023136,860 mi+6,774 mi
- 13/09/2023136,863 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/2024143,556 mi+6,693 mi
- 27/08/2025149,558 mi+6,002 mi
Average of roughly 6,543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C5 EEA 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 (C5 EEA) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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