2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RE05 FBF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 199,854 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE05 FBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE05 FBF 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 (RE05 FBF) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RE05 FBF Mileage History
- 21/07/2025199,846 mi
- 24/07/2025199,854 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,017 miles per year across 2 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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