2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WV55 OSG
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 238,443 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2020. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV55 OSG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2019
- 238,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV55 OSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (WV55 OSG) between September 2008 and February 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
WV55 OSG Mileage History
- 18/09/200853,071 mi
- 25/09/200970,705 mi+17,634 mi
- 28/09/201089,725 mi+19,020 mi
- 28/09/201089,725 mi
- 30/09/2011109,419 mi+19,694 mi
- 30/09/2011109,419 mi
- 07/11/2012128,415 mi+18,996 mi
- 13/11/2013146,003 mi+17,588 mi
- 13/01/2015160,041 mi+14,038 mi
- 14/01/2015160,041 mi
- 05/02/2016195,082 mi+35,041 mi
- 08/02/2016195,082 mi
- 02/02/2017204,349 mi+9,267 mi
- 08/02/2018222,638 mi+18,289 mi
- 07/02/2019238,339 mi+15,701 mi
- 13/02/2019238,443 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 17,817 miles per year across 16 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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