2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · M55 NBN
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 133,375 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M55 NBN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2022
- 133,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M55 NBN MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (M55 NBN) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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