2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SC55 AXH
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 155,232 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC55 AXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 155,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC55 AXH 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 (SC55 AXH) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SC55 AXH Mileage History
- 10/11/2023140,389 mi
- 08/11/2024151,846 mi+11,457 mi
- 08/11/2024151,486 mi-360 mi
- 10/10/2025155,226 mi+3,740 mi
- 16/10/2025155,232 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,677 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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