2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DG05 XBL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 176,621 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DG05 XBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 176,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DG05 XBL Mileage History
- 13/12/2022164,324 mi
- 13/04/2024170,698 mi+6,374 mi
- 13/04/2024170,698 mi
- 12/04/2025176,621 mi+5,923 mi
- 12/04/2025176,621 mi
Average of roughly 5,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG05 XBL 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 (DG05 XBL) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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