2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VE05 AWR
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 151,744 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE05 AWR Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2018
- 151,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE05 AWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (VE05 AWR) between February 2008 and July 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2018 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VE05 AWR Mileage History
- 14/02/200864,319 mi
- 10/04/200976,812 mi+12,493 mi
- 07/05/200976,838 mi+26 mi
- 07/05/200976,838 mi
- 07/04/201084,861 mi+8,023 mi
- 02/04/201197,014 mi+12,153 mi
- 23/04/2012107,267 mi+10,253 mi
- 24/04/2012107,283 mi+16 mi
- 22/04/2013114,028 mi+6,745 mi
- 11/04/2014122,320 mi+8,292 mi
- 02/05/2015128,647 mi+6,327 mi
- 25/04/2016134,985 mi+6,338 mi
- 27/04/2016134,985 mi
- 02/05/2017143,281 mi+8,296 mi
- 18/07/2018151,744 mi+8,463 mi
Average of roughly 8,388 miles per year across 15 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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