2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WR05 CEF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 158,598 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR05 CEF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 158,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR05 CEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (WR05 CEF) between June 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
WR05 CEF Mileage History
- 25/06/200836,528 mi
- 25/06/200836,528 mi
- 26/06/200948,099 mi+11,571 mi
- 29/10/201061,054 mi+12,955 mi
- 01/11/201061,054 mi
- 22/11/201168,395 mi+7,341 mi
- 23/11/201168,395 mi
- 22/11/201276,180 mi+7,785 mi
- 08/11/201377,055 mi+875 mi
- 11/11/201478,903 mi+1,848 mi
- 11/11/201478,903 mi
- 17/07/201580,939 mi+2,036 mi
- 27/06/201684,537 mi+3,598 mi
- 14/07/201789,087 mi+4,550 mi
- 20/09/201891,137 mi+2,050 mi
- 21/09/201891,147 mi+10 mi
- 09/09/201996,725 mi+5,578 mi
- 13/09/201996,758 mi+33 mi
- 28/08/2020101,952 mi+5,194 mi
- 03/09/2020102,065 mi+113 mi
- 16/09/2021107,835 mi+5,770 mi
- 21/09/2022115,332 mi+7,497 mi
- 21/09/2022115,336 mi+4 mi
- 12/09/2023119,800 mi+4,464 mi
- 12/09/2023119,800 mi
- 19/09/2024124,526 mi+4,726 mi
- 12/09/2025138,248 mi+13,722 mi
- 30/09/2026158,598 mi+20,350 mi
- 30/09/2026158,598 mi
Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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