2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YC55 DWL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 165,542 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC55 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 165,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC55 DWL 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 (YC55 DWL) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Fuel system component leaking from fuel cooler under vehicle on offside front (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
YC55 DWL Mileage History
- 16/08/2024153,436 mi
- 16/08/2024153,436 mi
- 15/08/2025160,319 mi+6,883 mi
- 18/08/2025160,333 mi+14 mi
- 11/09/2026165,542 mi+5,209 mi
Average of roughly 5,847 miles per year across 5 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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