2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AO05 LCT
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 156,079 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO05 LCT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 156,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO05 LCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AO05 LCT) between March 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
AO05 LCT Mileage History
- 23/03/200945,602 mi
- 01/04/201058,544 mi+12,942 mi
- 01/04/201058,544 mi
- 29/03/201169,943 mi+11,399 mi
- 04/04/201281,149 mi+11,206 mi
- 02/04/201392,154 mi+11,005 mi
- 15/04/201498,724 mi+6,570 mi
- 19/05/2015102,493 mi+3,769 mi
- 22/08/2016106,095 mi+3,602 mi
- 01/08/2017108,549 mi+2,454 mi
- 21/08/2018110,815 mi+2,266 mi
- 22/08/2019113,114 mi+2,299 mi
- 19/08/2020114,850 mi+1,736 mi
- 19/08/2020114,852 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2021115,855 mi+1,003 mi
- 28/09/2022116,680 mi+825 mi
- 12/09/2023118,350 mi+1,670 mi
- 07/04/2025122,202 mi+3,852 mi
- 10/04/2026155,436 mi+33,234 mi
- 10/04/2026155,436 mi
- 18/08/2026156,079 mi+643 mi
Average of roughly 6,348 miles per year across 21 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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