2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FV05 XEM
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 133,088 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV05 XEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 133,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FV05 XEM Mileage History
- 11/07/2023130,547 mi
- 05/07/2024132,403 mi+1,856 mi
- 05/07/2024132,405 mi+2 mi
- 13/06/2025133,087 mi+682 mi
- 13/06/2025133,088 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV05 XEM 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 (FV05 XEM) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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