2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SC55 EKL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2005. Recorded mileage 133,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1390cc
SC55 EKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 133,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SC55 EKL Mileage History
- 17/02/2022127,390 mi
- 31/03/2022127,413 mi+23 mi
- 03/02/2023128,502 mi+1,089 mi
- 02/02/2024131,686 mi+3,184 mi
- 31/01/2025133,810 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 2,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC55 EKL 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 EKL) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (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 has a major leak of exhaust gases centre cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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