2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PL54 EVM
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 161,843 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 EVM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 161,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 EVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (PL54 EVM) between March 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrode”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corrod”.
PL54 EVM Mileage History
- 03/03/200828,121 mi
- 17/03/200940,107 mi+11,986 mi
- 10/03/201052,286 mi+12,179 mi
- 09/03/201164,568 mi+12,282 mi
- 13/03/201275,706 mi+11,138 mi
- 06/03/201385,057 mi+9,351 mi
- 11/03/201494,319 mi+9,262 mi
- 10/03/2015102,193 mi+7,874 mi
- 02/03/2016108,914 mi+6,721 mi
- 18/03/2017118,048 mi+9,134 mi
- 24/03/2017118,062 mi+14 mi
- 04/05/2018130,199 mi+12,137 mi
- 04/05/2018130,199 mi
- 31/05/2019138,526 mi+8,327 mi
- 26/11/2020156,637 mi+18,111 mi
- 27/11/2020156,662 mi+25 mi
- 20/10/2021158,125 mi+1,463 mi
- 28/10/2021158,139 mi+14 mi
- 29/11/2022161,843 mi+3,704 mi
Average of roughly 9,072 miles per year across 19 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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