2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VK55 VRU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 142,659 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK55 VRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2026
- 142,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK55 VRU 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 (VK55 VRU) between December 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1”; “Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
VK55 VRU Mileage History
- 15/12/2023122,123 mi
- 20/12/2023122,124 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2025134,412 mi+12,288 mi
- 04/07/2025134,413 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/2026142,659 mi+8,246 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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