2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SJ55 FDN
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 100,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/09/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,203 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
SJ55 FDN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2021
- 100,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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SJ55 FDN Mileage History
- 30/08/20088,193 mi
- 11/12/20088,731 mi+538 mi
- 28/09/201020,763 mi+12,032 mi
- 28/09/201020,763 mi
- 20/03/201231,241 mi+10,478 mi
- 20/03/201231,241 mi
- 06/04/201340,535 mi+9,294 mi
- 11/06/201449,150 mi+8,615 mi
- 11/06/201449,150 mi
- 05/10/201558,071 mi+8,921 mi
- 05/10/201558,071 mi
- 28/01/201766,755 mi+8,684 mi
- 04/07/201768,700 mi+1,945 mi
- 04/07/201768,700 mi
- 06/07/201874,893 mi+6,193 mi
- 06/07/201874,895 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/202088,211 mi+13,316 mi
- 13/05/2021100,203 mi+11,992 mi
Average of roughly 7,244 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SJ55 FDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (SJ55 FDN) between August 2008 and May 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2021 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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