2005 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · MP55 RDO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 308,898 km. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 308,898 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP55 RDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 308,898 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP55 RDO 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 (MP55 RDO) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 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 (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MP55 RDO Odometer History
- 09/08/2023259,657 km
- 14/08/2024278,804 km+19,147 km
- 08/08/2025296,906 km+18,102 km
- 13/08/2025296,908 km+2 km
- 14/08/2026308,898 km+11,990 km
Average of roughly 16,334 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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