2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AJ05 LME
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 80,929 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ05 LME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 80,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AJ05 LME Mileage History
- 01/12/202373,143 mi
- 25/06/202474,302 mi+1,159 mi
- 25/06/202577,746 mi+3,444 mi
- 27/06/202577,746 mi
- 15/06/202680,929 mi+3,183 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ05 LME 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 (AJ05 LME) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Obligatory mirror insecure mirror body is insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is worn on the inn”; “Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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