2005 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Petrol · OV55 YHD
2005 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 182,054 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV55 YHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 182,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV55 YHD 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 Jetta (OV55 YHD) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OV55 YHD Mileage History
- 24/02/2023160,009 mi
- 06/02/2024166,603 mi+6,594 mi
- 12/02/2024166,705 mi+102 mi
- 19/02/2025173,774 mi+7,069 mi
- 02/02/2026182,054 mi+8,280 mi
Average of roughly 7,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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