2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RA55 GYG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 92,948 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1900cc
RA55 GYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 92,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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RA55 GYG Mileage History
- 19/02/202477,726 mi
- 19/02/202477,726 mi
- 05/11/202479,209 mi+1,483 mi
- 13/10/202592,785 mi+13,576 mi
- 17/10/202592,948 mi+163 mi
Average of roughly 9,174 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 GYG 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 (RA55 GYG) between February 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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