2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WV55 YLL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26/09/2005. Recorded mileage 177,532 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
WV55 YLL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2021
- 177,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WV55 YLL Mileage History
- 05/11/200846,713 mi
- 05/11/200846,713 mi
- 02/02/201068,975 mi+22,262 mi
- 12/01/201138,201 mi-30,774 mi
- 26/01/2012106,145 mi+67,944 mi
- 18/08/2015128,045 mi+21,900 mi
- 18/08/2015128,045 mi
- 01/09/2016140,150 mi+12,105 mi
- 04/09/2017148,778 mi+8,628 mi
- 21/09/2018155,457 mi+6,679 mi
- 20/09/2019165,674 mi+10,217 mi
- 21/10/2020172,001 mi+6,327 mi
- 14/10/2021177,532 mi+5,531 mi
Average of roughly 10,110 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
WV55 YLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (WV55 YLL) between November 2008 and October 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2021 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 (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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