2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WG55 WLE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 134,640 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WG55 WLE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 134,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WG55 WLE Mileage History
- 04/08/2022114,753 mi
- 03/08/2023121,207 mi+6,454 mi
- 03/08/2024128,871 mi+7,664 mi
- 30/07/2025134,640 mi+5,769 mi
Average of roughly 6,658 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WG55 WLE 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 (WG55 WLE) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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