2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FY55 YSE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 229,835 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY55 YSE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 229,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY55 YSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (FY55 YSE) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
FY55 YSE Mileage History
- 14/05/2022218,009 mi
- 13/05/2023229,835 mi+11,826 mi
- 19/05/2023229,835 mi
Average of roughly 11,668 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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