2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EN55 HVO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 159,329 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN55 HVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/08/2026
- 159,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN55 HVO 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 (EN55 HVO) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill rotten (7.”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill rotten (7”; “Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
EN55 HVO Mileage History
- 11/07/2024132,703 mi
- 12/07/2024132,703 mi
- 28/08/2025146,816 mi+14,113 mi
- 28/08/2025146,816 mi
- 11/08/2026159,329 mi+12,513 mi
Average of roughly 12,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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