2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YS55 BCY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 115,141 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS55 BCY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 115,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS55 BCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YS55 BCY) between November 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
YS55 BCY Mileage History
- 29/11/200845,573 mi
- 28/11/200950,423 mi+4,850 mi
- 18/10/201052,756 mi+2,333 mi
- 26/09/201160,117 mi+7,361 mi
- 27/09/201266,613 mi+6,496 mi
- 24/09/201374,480 mi+7,867 mi
- 25/09/201481,376 mi+6,896 mi
- 25/09/201481,376 mi
- 09/10/201590,264 mi+8,888 mi
- 19/11/201698,394 mi+8,130 mi
- 05/01/2018101,980 mi+3,586 mi
- 05/01/2018101,980 mi
- 19/01/2019104,678 mi+2,698 mi
- 17/01/2020107,165 mi+2,487 mi
- 17/01/2020107,165 mi
- 13/01/2021108,494 mi+1,329 mi
- 11/01/2022110,692 mi+2,198 mi
- 16/01/2023112,243 mi+1,551 mi
- 04/01/2024114,290 mi+2,047 mi
- 15/01/2025114,953 mi+663 mi
- 15/01/2025114,953 mi
- 22/01/2026115,141 mi+188 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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