2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · HJ55 UDU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 112,226 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ55 UDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 112,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ55 UDU 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 (HJ55 UDU) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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.
HJ55 UDU Mileage History
- 03/08/2022102,319 mi
- 08/08/2023105,044 mi+2,725 mi
- 18/07/2024107,684 mi+2,640 mi
- 21/07/2025109,996 mi+2,312 mi
- 20/07/2026112,226 mi+2,230 mi
Average of roughly 2,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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