2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VN55 FRF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 197,811 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
VN55 FRF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 197,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VN55 FRF Mileage History
- 24/01/2022191,023 mi
- 25/01/2022191,023 mi
- 17/01/2023197,809 mi+6,786 mi
- 18/01/2023197,811 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,902 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 FRF 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 (VN55 FRF) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
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