2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SF55 YNO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 113,702 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF55 YNO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2023
- 113,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF55 YNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (SF55 YNO) between August 2008 and November 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SF55 YNO Mileage History
- 13/08/200831,116 mi
- 20/05/200936,949 mi+5,833 mi
- 12/05/201042,807 mi+5,858 mi
- 09/05/201149,388 mi+6,581 mi
- 11/05/201253,848 mi+4,460 mi
- 10/05/201358,129 mi+4,281 mi
- 15/05/201462,141 mi+4,012 mi
- 07/05/201567,373 mi+5,232 mi
- 06/05/201673,019 mi+5,646 mi
- 19/05/201778,653 mi+5,634 mi
- 10/05/201883,067 mi+4,414 mi
- 10/05/201883,067 mi
- 09/05/201990,323 mi+7,256 mi
- 09/05/201990,323 mi
- 04/11/202098,452 mi+8,129 mi
- 04/11/202098,452 mi
- 26/10/2021103,320 mi+4,868 mi
- 09/11/2021103,458 mi+138 mi
- 01/11/2022108,847 mi+5,389 mi
- 21/11/2023113,702 mi+4,855 mi
Average of roughly 5,408 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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