2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FV55 DFP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 164,057 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 DFP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2026
- 164,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FV55 DFP) between November 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FV55 DFP Mileage History
- 08/11/200834,521 mi
- 29/04/200937,942 mi+3,421 mi
- 22/04/201047,803 mi+9,861 mi
- 21/04/201156,777 mi+8,974 mi
- 20/04/201264,165 mi+7,388 mi
- 20/04/201264,165 mi
- 11/04/201371,424 mi+7,259 mi
- 11/04/201371,424 mi
- 06/05/201479,228 mi+7,804 mi
- 14/04/201589,070 mi+9,842 mi
- 25/04/2016100,225 mi+11,155 mi
- 05/05/2017113,168 mi+12,943 mi
- 03/05/2018125,378 mi+12,210 mi
- 09/05/2018125,397 mi+19 mi
- 09/05/2018125,399 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2019132,823 mi+7,424 mi
- 07/05/2019133,004 mi+181 mi
- 20/10/2020137,352 mi+4,348 mi
- 21/10/2020137,353 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2021141,145 mi+3,792 mi
- 10/02/2022141,214 mi+69 mi
- 06/02/2023144,376 mi+3,162 mi
- 08/02/2023144,414 mi+38 mi
- 09/01/2024147,840 mi+3,426 mi
- 13/03/2025153,102 mi+5,262 mi
- 12/04/2026164,057 mi+10,955 mi
- 12/04/2026164,057 mi
Average of roughly 7,434 miles per year across 27 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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