2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · WF05 VCZ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 131,878 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF05 VCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 131,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF05 VCZ 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 (WF05 VCZ) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing drop link lower gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WF05 VCZ Mileage History
- 11/10/2022128,686 mi
- 16/10/2023129,841 mi+1,155 mi
- 16/10/2023129,841 mi
- 25/09/2024130,940 mi+1,099 mi
- 03/10/2025131,878 mi+938 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 5 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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