2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PL05 XLS
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 68,747 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL05 XLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 68,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 XLS 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 (PL05 XLS) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PL05 XLS Mileage History
- 01/11/202361,019 mi
- 01/11/202361,019 mi
- 26/10/202466,544 mi+5,525 mi
- 31/10/202466,559 mi+15 mi
- 23/10/202568,747 mi+2,188 mi
Average of roughly 3,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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