2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YP55 SFY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 222,888 miles. MOT valid until 02/07/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
YP55 SFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 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: Good
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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YP55 SFY Mileage History
- 31/01/2024220,512 mi
- 07/02/2024220,515 mi+3 mi
- 25/04/2025222,756 mi+2,241 mi
- 08/05/2025222,888 mi+132 mi
Average of roughly 1,874 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YP55 SFY 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 (YP55 SFY) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 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), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill, front and”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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