2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WD55 AAY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 154,926 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,926 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
WD55 AAY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 154,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (48 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WD55 AAY Mileage History
- 03/12/200826,739 mi
- 23/11/200936,508 mi+9,769 mi
- 23/11/200936,508 mi
- 23/11/201047,499 mi+10,991 mi
- 10/11/201161,649 mi+14,150 mi
- 06/11/201265,131 mi+3,482 mi
- 25/11/201367,935 mi+2,804 mi
- 22/09/201470,273 mi+2,338 mi
- 07/09/201575,229 mi+4,956 mi
- 14/09/201575,269 mi+40 mi
- 08/09/201678,809 mi+3,540 mi
- 16/09/201678,954 mi+145 mi
- 06/09/201785,966 mi+7,012 mi
- 10/09/201892,370 mi+6,404 mi
- 13/09/201892,383 mi+13 mi
- 06/09/201997,186 mi+4,803 mi
- 17/09/2020101,089 mi+3,903 mi
- 10/09/2021109,807 mi+8,718 mi
- 10/09/2021109,807 mi
- 03/10/2022124,787 mi+14,980 mi
- 07/10/2022124,964 mi+177 mi
- 25/10/2023138,158 mi+13,194 mi
- 06/11/2023138,238 mi+80 mi
- 11/11/2024145,227 mi+6,989 mi
- 08/11/2025154,593 mi+9,366 mi
- 21/11/2025154,926 mi+333 mi
Average of roughly 7,555 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
WD55 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (WD55 AAY) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (48 issues), Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 115 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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