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2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SM05 EUJ

SM05 EUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 120,148 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 13 Jul 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 13 Jul 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1968cc
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SM05 EUJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2023
  • 120,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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SM05 EUJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (SM05 EUJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SM05 EUJ Mileage History

  1. 12/07/2022118,967 mi
  2. 12/07/2022118,967 mi
  3. 20/07/2023120,148 mi+1,181 mi

Average of roughly 1,157 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
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