2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NA55 YMJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 203,447 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA55 YMJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 203,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA55 YMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (NA55 YMJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
NA55 YMJ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022199,355 mi
- 17/08/2023202,416 mi+3,061 mi
- 20/08/2024203,447 mi+1,031 mi
Average of roughly 2,042 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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