2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GJ55 FGF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/09/2005. Recorded mileage 200,196 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
GJ55 FGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 200,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GJ55 FGF Mileage History
- 19/07/2023184,668 mi
- 25/07/2024193,271 mi+8,603 mi
- 31/07/2024193,274 mi+3 mi
- 05/08/2025200,196 mi+6,922 mi
- 05/08/2025200,196 mi
Average of roughly 7,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GJ55 FGF 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 (GJ55 FGF) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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