2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LB55 BUP
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 110,065 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 BUP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2024
- 110,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 BUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LB55 BUP) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (”; “Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LB55 BUP Mileage History
- 16/09/202295,426 mi
- 22/09/202295,570 mi+144 mi
- 06/09/2024110,065 mi+14,495 mi
Average of roughly 7,416 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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