2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YR05 FZS
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 157,786 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR05 FZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/09/2026
- 157,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR05 FZS 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 (YR05 FZS) between November 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
YR05 FZS Mileage History
- 16/11/2021137,985 mi
- 16/11/2022151,716 mi+13,731 mi
- 18/11/2022151,782 mi+66 mi
- 09/08/2025156,273 mi+4,491 mi
- 19/09/2026157,786 mi+1,513 mi
Average of roughly 4,091 miles per year across 5 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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