2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · GL05 AAY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 207,262 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GL05 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 207,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL05 AAY Mileage History
- 09/10/2023205,759 mi
- 09/10/2023205,759 mi
- 09/10/2024205,847 mi+88 mi
- 21/04/2026207,262 mi+1,415 mi
- 23/04/2026207,262 mi
Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL05 AAY 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 (GL05 AAY) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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