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2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · MF05 FLH

MF05 FLH

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 159,049 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Sept 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,049 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Sept 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc
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MF05 FLH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
  • 159,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MF05 FLH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (MF05 FLH) between September 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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MF05 FLH Mileage History

  1. 03/09/2021145,453 mi
  2. 23/09/2022152,355 mi+6,902 mi
  3. 23/09/2022152,355 mi
  4. 01/09/2023159,049 mi+6,694 mi

Average of roughly 6,823 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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