2005 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · TT02 MAX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 183,837 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TT02 MAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 183,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TT02 MAX 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 (TT02 MAX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
TT02 MAX Mileage History
- 24/10/2023169,607 mi
- 29/10/2024174,301 mi+4,694 mi
- 12/11/2024174,303 mi+2 mi
- 15/11/2025183,830 mi+9,527 mi
- 25/11/2025183,837 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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