2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CP05 YLX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 150,303 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CP05 YLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 150,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CP05 YLX Mileage History
- 25/04/2023139,956 mi
- 23/04/2024143,087 mi+3,131 mi
- 23/04/2025146,430 mi+3,343 mi
- 22/04/2026150,301 mi+3,871 mi
- 23/04/2026150,303 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CP05 YLX 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 (CP05 YLX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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