2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · HD05 UGU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 122,232 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD05 UGU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 122,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD05 UGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (HD05 UGU) between March 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
HD05 UGU Mileage History
- 25/03/200819,399 mi
- 25/03/200819,399 mi
- 25/03/200925,337 mi+5,938 mi
- 10/03/201031,650 mi+6,313 mi
- 31/03/201136,989 mi+5,339 mi
- 07/03/201241,655 mi+4,666 mi
- 06/03/201346,218 mi+4,563 mi
- 20/02/201450,979 mi+4,761 mi
- 06/03/201557,276 mi+6,297 mi
- 03/03/201662,557 mi+5,281 mi
- 22/02/201766,295 mi+3,738 mi
- 22/02/201766,295 mi
- 20/08/201878,414 mi+12,119 mi
- 17/07/201986,341 mi+7,927 mi
- 29/09/202092,233 mi+5,892 mi
- 30/09/202092,240 mi+7 mi
- 25/08/202195,109 mi+2,869 mi
- 01/09/2022105,070 mi+9,961 mi
- 13/09/2022105,071 mi+1 mi
- 06/06/2023108,166 mi+3,095 mi
- 17/05/2024114,885 mi+6,719 mi
- 22/05/2024114,958 mi+73 mi
- 03/07/2025122,232 mi+7,274 mi
Average of roughly 5,954 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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