2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PL54 UVT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 105,597 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL54 UVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2022
- 105,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 UVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (PL54 UVT) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL54 UVT Mileage History
- 22/04/2022105,587 mi
- 27/04/2022105,597 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 714 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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