Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GU05 WRZ

GU05 WRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2005. Recorded mileage 126,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/04/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
126,345 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/04/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

GU05 WRZ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
  • 126,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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GU05 WRZ Mileage History

  1. 09/03/2022112,939 mi
  2. 15/03/2022112,946 mi+7 mi
  3. 13/03/2023119,998 mi+7,052 mi
  4. 08/04/2024126,345 mi+6,347 mi

Average of roughly 6,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

GU05 WRZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 01:13
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (GU05 WRZ) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 April 2024 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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