2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · YY55 LBV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/11/2005. Recorded mileage 82,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
YY55 LBV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2022
- 82,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YY55 LBV Mileage History
- 22/10/200816,060 mi
- 22/10/200919,410 mi+3,350 mi
- 01/11/201022,454 mi+3,044 mi
- 01/11/201022,454 mi
- 20/10/201125,956 mi+3,502 mi
- 22/10/201228,527 mi+2,571 mi
- 21/10/201331,279 mi+2,752 mi
- 22/10/201331,279 mi
- 10/11/201433,897 mi+2,618 mi
- 23/10/201535,653 mi+1,756 mi
- 07/12/201637,943 mi+2,290 mi
- 23/11/201745,560 mi+7,617 mi
- 20/11/201851,630 mi+6,070 mi
- 21/11/201955,924 mi+4,294 mi
- 11/11/202059,290 mi+3,366 mi
- 08/11/202169,910 mi+10,620 mi
- 15/11/202169,910 mi
- 25/11/202282,176 mi+12,266 mi
Average of roughly 4,692 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YY55 LBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YY55 LBV) between October 2008 and November 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
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