2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WN55 RDV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 178,106 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN55 RDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 178,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN55 RDV 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 (WN55 RDV) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WN55 RDV Mileage History
- 21/10/2021169,809 mi
- 21/10/2021169,809 mi
- 18/10/2022178,082 mi+8,273 mi
- 21/10/2022178,106 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 8,296 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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