2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RA55 VFU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/11/2005. Recorded mileage 160,860 miles. MOT valid until 21/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
RA55 VFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 160,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA55 VFU Mileage History
- 23/04/2024147,054 mi
- 09/04/2025154,345 mi+7,291 mi
- 01/05/2025154,471 mi+126 mi
- 23/04/2026160,847 mi+6,376 mi
- 23/06/2026160,860 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 6,373 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA55 VFU 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 VFU) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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