2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PL05 YBM
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 142,446 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL05 YBM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 142,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL05 YBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (PL05 YBM) between July 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
PL05 YBM Mileage History
- 30/07/200830,949 mi
- 23/07/200938,770 mi+7,821 mi
- 17/08/201046,789 mi+8,019 mi
- 09/08/201153,467 mi+6,678 mi
- 14/08/201261,067 mi+7,600 mi
- 13/08/201366,480 mi+5,413 mi
- 19/08/201472,862 mi+6,382 mi
- 26/10/201579,778 mi+6,916 mi
- 10/10/201685,975 mi+6,197 mi
- 11/10/201791,004 mi+5,029 mi
- 17/10/201898,258 mi+7,254 mi
- 24/10/201898,258 mi
- 14/11/2019106,029 mi+7,771 mi
- 17/10/2020108,892 mi+2,863 mi
- 07/11/2020108,903 mi+11 mi
- 18/11/2021116,724 mi+7,821 mi
- 19/11/2021116,724 mi
- 24/11/2022123,826 mi+7,102 mi
- 24/11/2022123,826 mi
- 15/11/2023131,033 mi+7,207 mi
- 17/11/2023131,033 mi
- 05/12/2024135,779 mi+4,746 mi
- 06/12/2024135,779 mi
- 05/01/2026142,446 mi+6,667 mi
- 07/01/2026142,446 mi
Average of roughly 6,393 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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