2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PL05 JWG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 103,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1900cc
PL05 JWG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 103,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PL05 JWG Mileage History
- 20/06/200834,179 mi
- 13/07/200946,515 mi+12,336 mi
- 15/07/200946,525 mi+10 mi
- 21/06/201053,360 mi+6,835 mi
- 04/07/201158,523 mi+5,163 mi
- 26/06/201262,695 mi+4,172 mi
- 10/07/201366,023 mi+3,328 mi
- 15/07/201468,834 mi+2,811 mi
- 28/07/201573,497 mi+4,663 mi
- 26/08/201680,106 mi+6,609 mi
- 17/08/201785,868 mi+5,762 mi
- 24/08/201891,007 mi+5,139 mi
- 25/08/201891,007 mi
- 22/08/201995,735 mi+4,728 mi
- 20/10/202099,606 mi+3,871 mi
- 20/10/202099,606 mi
- 20/10/2021103,000 mi+3,394 mi
- 21/10/2021103,000 mi
Average of roughly 5,160 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PL05 JWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (PL05 JWG) between June 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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