2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GD05 LMJ
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 197,475 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD05 LMJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 197,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD05 LMJ 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 (GD05 LMJ) between July 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
GD05 LMJ Mileage History
- 11/07/20085,952 mi
- 11/07/20085,952 mi
- 24/06/20097,346 mi+1,394 mi
- 06/07/20109,470 mi+2,124 mi
- 11/07/201111,540 mi+2,070 mi
- 05/07/201213,766 mi+2,226 mi
- 25/06/201315,651 mi+1,885 mi
- 14/04/201417,389 mi+1,738 mi
- 20/03/201536,305 mi+18,916 mi
- 14/03/201656,608 mi+20,303 mi
- 22/03/201775,926 mi+19,318 mi
- 22/03/201891,098 mi+15,172 mi
- 19/03/2019104,243 mi+13,145 mi
- 24/03/2020121,418 mi+17,175 mi
- 01/04/2021127,953 mi+6,535 mi
- 31/03/2022139,989 mi+12,036 mi
- 21/03/2023154,214 mi+14,225 mi
- 18/01/2024168,112 mi+13,898 mi
- 14/01/2025184,945 mi+16,833 mi
- 15/01/2025184,945 mi
- 23/01/2026197,475 mi+12,530 mi
Average of roughly 10,922 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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