2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YH05 TMX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 151,111 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH05 TMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 151,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YH05 TMX Mileage History
- 07/06/2022130,451 mi
- 05/06/2023141,435 mi+10,984 mi
- 05/06/2023141,436 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2025151,111 mi+9,675 mi
- 19/08/2025151,111 mi
Average of roughly 6,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH05 TMX 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 (YH05 TMX) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”.
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