2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PK55 YLU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 197,272 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 YLU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 197,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 YLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (PK55 YLU) between November 2008 and December 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
PK55 YLU Mileage History
- 21/11/200831,767 mi
- 09/06/200936,921 mi+5,154 mi
- 21/05/201068,299 mi+31,378 mi
- 21/05/201068,299 mi
- 06/06/2011101,723 mi+33,424 mi
- 13/06/2011101,723 mi
- 12/06/2012112,820 mi+11,097 mi
- 13/06/2013122,062 mi+9,242 mi
- 10/06/2014131,333 mi+9,271 mi
- 10/06/2014131,333 mi
- 01/07/2015141,439 mi+10,106 mi
- 01/07/2015141,439 mi
- 05/07/2016149,952 mi+8,513 mi
- 05/07/2016149,952 mi
- 14/06/2017158,715 mi+8,763 mi
- 27/06/2018169,263 mi+10,548 mi
- 28/06/2018169,263 mi
- 26/06/2019181,426 mi+12,163 mi
- 26/06/2019181,426 mi
- 30/12/2020189,335 mi+7,909 mi
- 31/12/2020189,335 mi
- 21/12/2021193,573 mi+4,238 mi
- 21/12/2021193,573 mi
- 02/12/2022197,272 mi+3,699 mi
Average of roughly 11,798 miles per year across 24 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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