2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RN05 DXS
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 156,428 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN05 DXS Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 156,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN05 DXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RN05 DXS) between July 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (33 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RN05 DXS Mileage History
- 22/07/200839,412 mi
- 14/09/200943,170 mi+3,758 mi
- 27/10/201046,107 mi+2,937 mi
- 26/10/201149,058 mi+2,951 mi
- 23/10/201251,622 mi+2,564 mi
- 21/10/201355,508 mi+3,886 mi
- 20/10/201459,538 mi+4,030 mi
- 30/10/201562,933 mi+3,395 mi
- 27/10/201666,067 mi+3,134 mi
- 27/10/201666,067 mi
- 26/10/201770,094 mi+4,027 mi
- 26/10/201770,094 mi
- 24/10/201874,589 mi+4,495 mi
- 24/10/201874,592 mi+3 mi
- 05/11/201978,249 mi+3,657 mi
- 05/11/201978,249 mi
- 03/11/202081,217 mi+2,968 mi
- 03/11/202081,217 mi
- 26/10/202190,412 mi+9,195 mi
- 07/11/2022109,183 mi+18,771 mi
- 09/11/2022109,187 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/2023125,149 mi+15,962 mi
- 09/10/2024141,712 mi+16,563 mi
- 15/10/2024141,718 mi+6 mi
- 24/10/2025156,428 mi+14,710 mi
Average of roughly 6,781 miles per year across 25 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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