2005 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · GR55 BOV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 119,025 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR55 BOV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 119,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR55 BOV 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 (GR55 BOV) between January 2009 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
GR55 BOV Mileage History
- 03/01/200949,016 mi
- 15/01/201055,091 mi+6,075 mi
- 22/01/201055,187 mi+96 mi
- 28/01/201156,597 mi+1,410 mi
- 28/01/201261,631 mi+5,034 mi
- 22/01/201367,329 mi+5,698 mi
- 13/02/201471,198 mi+3,869 mi
- 11/03/201575,063 mi+3,865 mi
- 11/11/201576,262 mi+1,199 mi
- 11/11/201576,262 mi
- 11/11/201680,503 mi+4,241 mi
- 06/11/201785,359 mi+4,856 mi
- 06/11/201785,359 mi
- 08/11/201890,976 mi+5,617 mi
- 09/11/201995,381 mi+4,405 mi
- 09/11/201995,381 mi
- 24/10/202098,630 mi+3,249 mi
- 22/10/2021102,587 mi+3,957 mi
- 18/10/2022106,456 mi+3,869 mi
- 14/10/2023111,296 mi+4,840 mi
- 17/10/2024114,310 mi+3,014 mi
- 31/10/2025119,025 mi+4,715 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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