2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · HJ05 RCO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,673 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 RCO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2022
- 159,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ05 RCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (HJ05 RCO) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 2022 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
HJ05 RCO Mileage History
- 05/05/2022159,673 mi
- 05/05/2022159,673 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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