2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FM54 LJL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 148,028 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM54 LJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/06/2024
- 148,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM54 LJL 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 (FM54 LJL) between April 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake cable damaged handbrake inner cable. (1.1.15 (a))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
FM54 LJL Mileage History
- 26/04/2022134,855 mi
- 28/04/2022134,856 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/2023142,842 mi+7,986 mi
- 28/04/2023142,842 mi
- 20/06/2024148,028 mi+5,186 mi
Average of roughly 6,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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