2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DA05 MKX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 176,837 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA05 MKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2023
- 176,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 MKX 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 (DA05 MKX) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
DA05 MKX Mileage History
- 01/09/2022169,537 mi
- 02/09/2022169,537 mi
- 29/08/2023176,837 mi+7,300 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 3 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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