2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J13 YBB
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,482 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J13 YBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 172,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J13 YBB 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 (J13 YBB) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J13 YBB Mileage History
- 28/06/2023154,639 mi
- 26/08/2023154,660 mi+21 mi
- 21/08/2024159,661 mi+5,001 mi
- 22/08/2025165,716 mi+6,055 mi
- 25/08/2026172,482 mi+6,766 mi
Average of roughly 5,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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