2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LB05 FBE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09/06/2005. Recorded mileage 107,973 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1896cc
LB05 FBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 107,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LB05 FBE Mileage History
- 26/01/2024100,418 mi
- 31/01/2024100,438 mi+20 mi
- 20/01/2025102,860 mi+2,422 mi
- 22/01/2026107,634 mi+4,774 mi
- 22/04/2026107,973 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 3,376 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB05 FBE 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 (LB05 FBE) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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