2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HY55 SWO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 254,168 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 254,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY55 SWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 254,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY55 SWO 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 (HY55 SWO) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HY55 SWO Mileage History
- 02/05/2023217,496 mi
- 02/05/2023217,496 mi
- 07/05/2024233,946 mi+16,450 mi
- 28/05/2024235,111 mi+1,165 mi
- 21/07/2025254,168 mi+19,057 mi
Average of roughly 16,515 miles per year across 5 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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