2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GL05 ODB
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 159,211 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL05 ODB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2025
- 159,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL05 ODB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GL05 ODB) between August 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
GL05 ODB Mileage History
- 27/08/200826,500 mi
- 01/10/200931,243 mi+4,743 mi
- 01/10/200931,243 mi
- 28/09/201039,128 mi+7,885 mi
- 26/09/201141,112 mi+1,984 mi
- 19/10/201241,417 mi+305 mi
- 26/09/201341,554 mi+137 mi
- 09/02/201542,088 mi+534 mi
- 31/10/201656,609 mi+14,521 mi
- 01/11/201656,609 mi
- 13/11/201771,917 mi+15,308 mi
- 08/11/201885,973 mi+14,056 mi
- 17/12/201999,729 mi+13,756 mi
- 14/10/2021108,930 mi+9,201 mi
- 22/11/2021108,931 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2021108,931 mi
- 16/11/2022126,343 mi+17,412 mi
- 28/10/2023135,598 mi+9,255 mi
- 30/10/2023135,653 mi+55 mi
- 13/11/2024149,010 mi+13,357 mi
- 14/11/2024149,056 mi+46 mi
- 22/12/2025159,211 mi+10,155 mi
Average of roughly 7,662 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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