2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SW05 EVC
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 91,256 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Sept 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 EVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 91,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW05 EVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (SW05 EVC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
SW05 EVC Mileage History
- 03/08/202288,216 mi
- 03/08/202288,216 mi
- 02/08/202389,733 mi+1,517 mi
- 13/08/202491,256 mi+1,523 mi
Average of roughly 1,498 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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