2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · CU05 RKY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2005. Recorded mileage 112,409 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CU05 RKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 112,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CU05 RKY Mileage History
- 10/08/2023102,867 mi
- 14/08/2024105,031 mi+2,164 mi
- 12/08/2025108,412 mi+3,381 mi
- 10/08/2026112,404 mi+3,992 mi
- 13/08/2026112,409 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU05 RKY 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 (CU05 RKY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 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: Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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