2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FD05 YYU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 121,315 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 YYU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 121,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 YYU 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 (FD05 YYU) between June 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
FD05 YYU Mileage History
- 03/06/200830,225 mi
- 16/09/200830,425 mi+200 mi
- 16/09/200830,425 mi
- 21/08/200940,345 mi+9,920 mi
- 09/09/201051,570 mi+11,225 mi
- 09/09/201051,570 mi
- 12/11/201153,063 mi+1,493 mi
- 14/11/201153,069 mi+6 mi
- 12/11/201262,076 mi+9,007 mi
- 13/11/201262,092 mi+16 mi
- 15/11/201369,667 mi+7,575 mi
- 22/11/201475,442 mi+5,775 mi
- 23/11/201581,242 mi+5,800 mi
- 16/11/201686,819 mi+5,577 mi
- 18/11/201791,786 mi+4,967 mi
- 10/11/201897,289 mi+5,503 mi
- 12/11/2019102,910 mi+5,621 mi
- 05/11/2020108,288 mi+5,378 mi
- 18/11/2021114,173 mi+5,885 mi
- 18/11/2021114,173 mi
- 15/11/2022121,315 mi+7,142 mi
Average of roughly 6,304 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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