2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · R66 JAA
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23/05/2005. Recorded mileage 27,157 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
R66 JAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 27,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R66 JAA Mileage History
- 21/11/202225,429 mi
- 22/11/202326,510 mi+1,081 mi
- 01/12/202326,531 mi+21 mi
- 26/11/202426,727 mi+196 mi
- 25/11/202527,157 mi+430 mi
Average of roughly 574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R66 JAA 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 (R66 JAA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (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 27 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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