2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FD55 EEJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 236,961 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/01/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FD55 EEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/12/2023
- 236,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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FD55 EEJ Mileage History
- 04/12/2021226,188 mi
- 04/12/2021226,188 mi
- 03/12/2022234,969 mi+8,781 mi
- 12/12/2022234,983 mi+14 mi
- 12/12/2023236,961 mi+1,978 mi
Average of roughly 5,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD55 EEJ 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 (FD55 EEJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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