2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SP55 WSU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,149 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP55 WSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2025
- 131,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP55 WSU 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 (SP55 WSU) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
SP55 WSU Mileage History
- 11/06/2022112,990 mi
- 08/07/2023118,730 mi+5,740 mi
- 11/07/2023118,730 mi
- 08/06/2024123,132 mi+4,402 mi
- 18/09/2025131,149 mi+8,017 mi
Average of roughly 5,550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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