2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EJ05 DXW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 221,573 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ05 DXW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 221,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ05 DXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (EJ05 DXW) between April 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
EJ05 DXW Mileage History
- 10/04/200831,402 mi
- 09/04/200942,918 mi+11,516 mi
- 22/04/201058,760 mi+15,842 mi
- 30/03/201172,334 mi+13,574 mi
- 30/03/201172,334 mi
- 25/04/201284,422 mi+12,088 mi
- 22/04/201399,908 mi+15,486 mi
- 20/05/2014123,949 mi+24,041 mi
- 08/04/2015134,053 mi+10,104 mi
- 15/04/2015134,053 mi
- 12/04/2016146,737 mi+12,684 mi
- 12/04/2017161,747 mi+15,010 mi
- 17/04/2018172,705 mi+10,958 mi
- 25/04/2018172,705 mi
- 24/04/2019185,499 mi+12,794 mi
- 08/05/2019186,321 mi+822 mi
- 26/11/2020201,464 mi+15,143 mi
- 26/11/2020201,464 mi
- 12/11/2021210,124 mi+8,660 mi
- 12/11/2021210,124 mi
- 24/11/2022221,573 mi+11,449 mi
Average of roughly 13,005 miles per year across 21 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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