2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · WK05 FXT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 185,573 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WK05 FXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 185,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WK05 FXT Mileage History
- 10/05/2024166,354 mi
- 02/05/2025177,187 mi+10,833 mi
- 08/05/2025177,187 mi
- 06/04/2026185,573 mi+8,386 mi
- 15/04/2026185,573 mi
Average of roughly 9,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WK05 FXT 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 (WK05 FXT) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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 (31 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))”.
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