2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · KT54 UTH
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 157,419 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT54 UTH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/10/2024
- 157,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT54 UTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (KT54 UTH) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
KT54 UTH Mileage History
- 27/09/2022145,024 mi
- 02/10/2023149,968 mi+4,944 mi
- 05/10/2023149,968 mi
- 03/10/2024157,419 mi+7,451 mi
Average of roughly 6,144 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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