2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RX55 RBY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 148,499 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1984cc
RX55 RBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
- 148,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 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: Good
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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RX55 RBY Mileage History
- 09/02/2023122,020 mi
- 16/02/2024129,772 mi+7,752 mi
- 15/02/2025140,623 mi+10,851 mi
- 21/02/2026148,492 mi+7,869 mi
- 21/02/2026148,499 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX55 RBY 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 (RX55 RBY) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 2026 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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