2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RK55 PYV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 177,246 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK55 PYV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2022
- 177,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK55 PYV 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 (RK55 PYV) between November 2021 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RK55 PYV Mileage History
- 10/11/2021117,203 mi
- 06/05/2022177,246 mi+60,043 mi
Average of roughly 124,155 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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