2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DF55 EGC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 216,970 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF55 EGC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 216,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF55 EGC 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 (DF55 EGC) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 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 (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner / Outer sill corroded & ”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DF55 EGC Mileage History
- 23/08/2022197,646 mi
- 08/09/2022198,257 mi+611 mi
- 23/08/2023216,970 mi+18,713 mi
Average of roughly 19,343 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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