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2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · GP05 PXS

GP05 PXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08/08/2005. Recorded mileage 159,017 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,017 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2000cc

GP05 PXS Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2024
  • 159,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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GP05 PXS Mileage History

  1. 30/07/200816,416 mi
  2. 30/07/200816,416 mi
  3. 10/07/200918,766 mi+2,350 mi
  4. 23/07/201022,443 mi+3,677 mi
  5. 04/08/201125,663 mi+3,220 mi
  6. 16/07/201228,759 mi+3,096 mi
  7. 16/07/201228,759 mi
  8. 19/08/201335,822 mi+7,063 mi
  9. 01/12/201448,929 mi+13,107 mi
  10. 14/11/201558,679 mi+9,750 mi
  11. 28/11/201667,960 mi+9,281 mi
  12. 02/12/201777,174 mi+9,214 mi
  13. 19/11/201882,801 mi+5,627 mi
  14. 19/11/201882,801 mi
  15. 25/11/201989,900 mi+7,099 mi
  16. 07/12/202094,219 mi+4,319 mi
  17. 02/12/2021115,260 mi+21,041 mi
  18. 02/12/2021115,260 mi
  19. 23/01/2024159,017 mi+43,757 mi

Average of roughly 9,210 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

GP05 PXS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 08:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GP05 PXS) between July 2008 and January 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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