2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DA55 SHV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21/12/2005. Recorded mileage 150,419 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1900cc
DA55 SHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 150,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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DA55 SHV Mileage History
- 01/06/2022145,946 mi
- 12/06/2023149,181 mi+3,235 mi
- 28/06/2023149,181 mi
- 03/07/2024150,418 mi+1,237 mi
- 05/07/2024150,419 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,136 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA55 SHV 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 (DA55 SHV) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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