2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GL05 CZA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 50,806 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 CZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 50,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 CZA 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 CZA) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
GL05 CZA Mileage History
- 28/09/202245,302 mi
- 20/09/202346,697 mi+1,395 mi
- 17/09/202447,412 mi+715 mi
- 29/10/202550,806 mi+3,394 mi
- 29/10/202550,806 mi
Average of roughly 1,784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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