2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OU55 WWA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 171,571 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU55 WWA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 171,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU55 WWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (OU55 WWA) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 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), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding & pads low, disc badly worn/corroded (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
OU55 WWA Mileage History
- 05/01/2022171,571 mi
- 10/01/2022171,571 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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