2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FE55 ODC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 371,515 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 371,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 ODC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 371,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 ODC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FE55 ODC) between November 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FE55 ODC Mileage History
- 26/11/200881,340 mi
- 27/11/200881,340 mi
- 25/11/2009103,895 mi+22,555 mi
- 24/11/2010116,546 mi+12,651 mi
- 23/11/20110 mi-116,546 mi
- 24/11/20110 mi
- 26/11/2012157,858 mi+157,858 mi
- 22/11/2013183,670 mi+25,812 mi
- 25/04/2014191,738 mi+8,068 mi
- 25/04/2014191,738 mi
- 23/04/2015206,549 mi+14,811 mi
- 20/04/2016223,525 mi+16,976 mi
- 20/04/2016223,525 mi
- 19/04/2017238,811 mi+15,286 mi
- 19/04/2017238,812 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2018253,543 mi+14,731 mi
- 18/04/2019268,853 mi+15,310 mi
- 27/04/2020285,718 mi+16,865 mi
- 28/04/2020285,718 mi
- 27/04/2021297,188 mi+11,470 mi
- 17/05/2021297,193 mi+5 mi
- 16/05/2022313,036 mi+15,843 mi
- 16/05/2022313,036 mi
- 15/05/2023328,052 mi+15,016 mi
- 09/05/2024342,293 mi+14,241 mi
- 09/05/2024342,293 mi
- 09/05/2025357,233 mi+14,940 mi
- 13/05/2026371,515 mi+14,282 mi
Average of roughly 16,621 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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