2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RV55 VTP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 150,742 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV55 VTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 150,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RV55 VTP Mileage History
- 28/01/2023107,369 mi
- 07/02/2024120,177 mi+12,808 mi
- 27/01/2025138,207 mi+18,030 mi
- 28/01/2025138,208 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2026150,742 mi+12,534 mi
Average of roughly 14,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV55 VTP 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 (RV55 VTP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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