2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GV05 GVT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2005. Recorded mileage 158,626 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV05 GVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 158,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV05 GVT 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 (GV05 GVT) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GV05 GVT Mileage History
- 14/12/2023145,368 mi
- 15/12/2023145,404 mi+36 mi
- 12/12/2024151,635 mi+6,231 mi
- 12/12/2024151,635 mi
- 13/01/2026158,626 mi+6,991 mi
Average of roughly 6,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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