2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FD05 EGV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/05/2005. Recorded mileage 159,625 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1968cc
FD05 EGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 159,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FD05 EGV Mileage History
- 10/08/2023133,205 mi
- 11/08/2023133,207 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/2024142,735 mi+9,528 mi
- 01/09/2025157,961 mi+15,226 mi
- 10/07/2026159,625 mi+1,664 mi
Average of roughly 9,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD05 EGV 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 (FD05 EGV) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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