2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RY55 MZW
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/12/2005. Recorded mileage 130,659 miles. MOT valid until 28/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
RY55 MZW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 130,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 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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RY55 MZW Mileage History
- 29/11/200821,479 mi
- 06/02/201026,208 mi+4,729 mi
- 12/03/201135,604 mi+9,396 mi
- 23/03/201245,974 mi+10,370 mi
- 30/04/201355,909 mi+9,935 mi
- 03/05/201469,639 mi+13,730 mi
- 13/05/201469,732 mi+93 mi
- 17/06/201577,818 mi+8,086 mi
- 04/11/201689,948 mi+12,130 mi
- 12/11/201690,040 mi+92 mi
- 22/02/2018105,476 mi+15,436 mi
- 22/02/2018105,478 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2019112,965 mi+7,487 mi
- 14/03/2019112,966 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/2020122,521 mi+9,555 mi
- 21/09/2020122,680 mi+159 mi
- 09/10/2021124,745 mi+2,065 mi
- 09/10/2021124,745 mi
- 09/05/2023126,245 mi+1,500 mi
- 24/01/2025128,732 mi+2,487 mi
- 24/01/2025128,732 mi
- 29/01/2026130,659 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 6,360 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
RY55 MZW 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 MZW) between November 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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 (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)”.
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