2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BD05 LCO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 157,234 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD05 LCO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2016
- 157,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD05 LCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (BD05 LCO) between May 2008 and April 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”.
BD05 LCO Mileage History
- 07/05/200865,345 mi
- 14/04/200993,197 mi+27,852 mi
- 12/04/2010112,541 mi+19,344 mi
- 13/04/2011122,530 mi+9,989 mi
- 11/04/2012132,783 mi+10,253 mi
- 08/04/2013140,375 mi+7,592 mi
- 09/04/2013140,375 mi
- 15/04/201414,692 mi-125,683 mi
- 18/04/2015152,039 mi+137,347 mi
- 18/04/2015152,039 mi
- 16/04/2016157,234 mi+5,195 mi
Average of roughly 11,569 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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