2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · OO51 RAV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 110,201 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO51 RAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 110,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO51 RAV 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 (OO51 RAV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OO51 RAV Mileage History
- 14/02/2023102,319 mi
- 14/02/2024104,786 mi+2,467 mi
- 13/02/2025107,534 mi+2,748 mi
- 14/02/2025107,538 mi+4 mi
- 30/03/2026110,201 mi+2,663 mi
Average of roughly 2,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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