2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MV05 WCW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 133,641 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV05 WCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 133,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MV05 WCW Mileage History
- 27/10/2022119,384 mi
- 17/10/2023126,882 mi+7,498 mi
- 30/10/2024130,672 mi+3,790 mi
- 30/10/2024130,672 mi
- 25/04/2026133,641 mi+2,969 mi
Average of roughly 4,081 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV05 WCW 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 (MV05 WCW) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
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