VOLKSWAGEN GOLF WL05DFJ has 30 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 238,267 miles 10 months ago on Friday 12th December 2025 at 16:54.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 21st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

WL05DFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 2026238,267 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2025238,267 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 202421ST DECEMBER 2025236,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Wiper Missing
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Throwing Direct White Light To The Rear Rusty Boot Lid (4.7.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired Both Return Spring Missing To Levers (1.1.16 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024232,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 2023232,954 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  10. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202221ST DECEMBER 2023228,335 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Seats Down Preventing Seat Belt Check
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2022228,329 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Has Deep Cuts In Treaded Section Around The Circumference Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Has Deep Cuts In Treaded Section Around The Circumference Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Has Deep Cuts In Treaded Section Around The Circumference Of The Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Seats Down Preventing Seat Belt Check
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022222,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Seats Down Preventing Seat Belt Check
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2021222,174 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Damaged To The Extent That It Does Not Function (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear All Rear Seats Down Preventing Seat Belt Check
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202021ST DECEMBER 2021218,899 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Bump Stop Worn
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Side Lower Sill Floor Edge Damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2020218,897 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Bump Stop Worn
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Side Lower Sill Floor Edge Damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201919TH DECEMBER 2020213,715 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belts Not Checked.seats Down Folded.
FAILED13TH JUNE 2019213,691 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Seat Belts Not Checked.seats Down Folded.
PASSED19TH JUNE 201818TH JUNE 2019208,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH JUNE 201715TH JUNE 2018194,422 MI
FAILED16TH JUNE 2017194,422 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED22ND APRIL 201625TH APRIL 2017180,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED20TH APRIL 201525TH APRIL 2016163,643 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED20TH APRIL 2015163,643 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED24TH APRIL 201425TH APRIL 2015149,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
FAILED22ND APRIL 2014148,987 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.2.a.1b)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED17TH APRIL 201325TH APRIL 2014133,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Starting To Rumble.
PASSED26TH MARCH 201225TH APRIL 2013118,038 MI
FAILED26TH MARCH 2012118,038 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED15TH APRIL 201125TH APRIL 2012105,228 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 2011105,228 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED6TH APRIL 201025TH APRIL 201184,514 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 200925TH APRIL 201067,095 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 200967,095 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED12TH APRIL 200825TH APRIL 200946,514 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WL05DFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

WL05DFJ MOT Comments

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WL05DFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 238,267 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,913 miles

WL05DFJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration WL05DFJ was manufactured on Monday 25th April 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 238,267 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,913 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WL05DFJ has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 54 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 20 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does WL05DFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 21st October 2026 WL05DFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WL05DFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 21st October 2026 WL05DFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does WL05DFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for WL05DFJ will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WL05DFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for WL05DFJ will expire in 2 months on Monday 21st December 2026. Read more

When did WL05DFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WL05DFJ was on Friday 12th December 2025 at 16:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WL05DFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WL05DFJ we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WL05DFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for WL05DFJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WL05DFJ?

WL05DFJ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has WL05DFJ done?

The odometer reading for WL05DFJ at the last MOT in December 2025 was 238,267 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,913 miles per year. Read more

How old is WL05DFJ?

The vehicle WL05DFJ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 25th April 2005. Read more

What colour is WL05DFJ?

The official colour of WL05DFJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WL05DFJ have?

WL05DFJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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