2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SC54 VPP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 156,953 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC54 VPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 156,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC54 VPP 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 (SC54 VPP) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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: Bodywork (18 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
SC54 VPP Mileage History
- 15/04/2023150,722 mi
- 20/03/2024152,554 mi+1,832 mi
- 02/04/2025154,640 mi+2,086 mi
- 11/04/2025154,672 mi+32 mi
- 05/05/2026156,953 mi+2,281 mi
Average of roughly 2,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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