2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YF55 JPY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 175,834 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF55 JPY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2022
- 175,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF55 JPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YF55 JPY) between November 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YF55 JPY Mileage History
- 28/11/200837,149 mi
- 28/11/200837,149 mi
- 26/11/200946,136 mi+8,987 mi
- 18/11/201056,155 mi+10,019 mi
- 21/11/201159,812 mi+3,657 mi
- 01/12/201262,639 mi+2,827 mi
- 05/12/201367,557 mi+4,918 mi
- 02/12/201474,417 mi+6,860 mi
- 17/11/201589,285 mi+14,868 mi
- 27/11/201589,308 mi+23 mi
- 15/02/201796,448 mi+7,140 mi
- 15/02/2018114,180 mi+17,732 mi
- 15/02/2018114,184 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2019134,092 mi+19,908 mi
- 10/02/2020152,025 mi+17,933 mi
- 11/02/2021162,835 mi+10,810 mi
- 11/02/2021162,835 mi
- 10/02/2022175,834 mi+12,999 mi
- 10/02/2022175,834 mi
Average of roughly 10,504 miles per year across 19 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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