2005 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · RY55 GLK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 130,305 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY55 GLK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/12/2025
- 130,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 GLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RY55 GLK) between January 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
RY55 GLK Mileage History
- 05/01/200929,541 mi
- 18/12/200942,450 mi+12,909 mi
- 20/12/201053,048 mi+10,598 mi
- 23/12/201161,188 mi+8,140 mi
- 21/12/201266,656 mi+5,468 mi
- 17/12/201373,056 mi+6,400 mi
- 12/12/201479,888 mi+6,832 mi
- 30/12/201587,684 mi+7,796 mi
- 18/01/201688,690 mi+1,006 mi
- 17/01/201793,634 mi+4,944 mi
- 30/03/201895,002 mi+1,368 mi
- 30/03/201895,002 mi
- 31/05/2019100,380 mi+5,378 mi
- 27/11/2020108,636 mi+8,256 mi
- 29/11/2021113,415 mi+4,779 mi
- 03/12/2021113,547 mi+132 mi
- 14/11/2022118,522 mi+4,975 mi
- 14/11/2022118,522 mi
- 01/12/2023124,039 mi+5,517 mi
- 01/12/2023124,047 mi+8 mi
- 29/11/2024127,598 mi+3,551 mi
- 01/12/2025130,305 mi+2,707 mi
Average of roughly 5,961 miles per year across 22 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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