2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FP55 VCC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 175,839 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP55 VCC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 175,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP55 VCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FP55 VCC) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
FP55 VCC Mileage History
- 12/11/200817,912 mi
- 17/11/200924,488 mi+6,576 mi
- 17/11/201029,760 mi+5,272 mi
- 16/11/201134,641 mi+4,881 mi
- 19/11/201238,895 mi+4,254 mi
- 18/11/201343,393 mi+4,498 mi
- 18/11/201343,393 mi
- 14/11/201447,345 mi+3,952 mi
- 17/11/201559,136 mi+11,791 mi
- 17/11/201559,136 mi
- 14/11/201676,133 mi+16,997 mi
- 16/11/201792,102 mi+15,969 mi
- 15/11/2018107,737 mi+15,635 mi
- 15/11/2018107,737 mi
- 20/11/2019123,935 mi+16,198 mi
- 19/11/2020130,106 mi+6,171 mi
- 16/11/2021134,851 mi+4,745 mi
- 21/11/2022151,884 mi+17,033 mi
- 09/11/2023163,126 mi+11,242 mi
- 11/11/2024170,667 mi+7,541 mi
- 12/11/2024170,672 mi+5 mi
- 11/11/2025175,839 mi+5,167 mi
Average of roughly 9,292 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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