2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MF55 JGU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 129,152 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MF55 JGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 129,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MF55 JGU Mileage History
- 29/08/2023120,274 mi
- 30/08/2023120,278 mi+4 mi
- 26/09/2024125,504 mi+5,226 mi
- 25/09/2025129,152 mi+3,648 mi
- 25/09/2025129,152 mi
Average of roughly 4,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF55 JGU 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 (MF55 JGU) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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