2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LB55 DLF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 153,529 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/05/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1400cc
LB55 DLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 153,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LB55 DLF Mileage History
- 06/09/2022139,576 mi
- 10/09/2022139,699 mi+123 mi
- 12/09/2022139,700 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2023153,500 mi+13,800 mi
- 17/10/2023153,529 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 12,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 DLF 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 (LB55 DLF) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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