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2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LB55 PHX

LB55 PHX

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15/12/2005. Recorded mileage 148,448 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
148,448 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
1896cc

LB55 PHX Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
  • 148,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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LB55 PHX Mileage History

  1. 17/12/200814,990 mi
  2. 17/12/200814,990 mi
  3. 17/12/200920,230 mi+5,240 mi
  4. 10/12/201024,801 mi+4,571 mi
  5. 05/12/201130,103 mi+5,302 mi
  6. 03/12/201242,078 mi+11,975 mi
  7. 09/12/201350,642 mi+8,564 mi
  8. 09/12/201350,642 mi
  9. 01/11/201466,103 mi+15,461 mi
  10. 17/10/201581,798 mi+15,695 mi
  11. 13/10/201690,227 mi+8,429 mi
  12. 07/10/201793,587 mi+3,360 mi
  13. 30/10/201896,790 mi+3,203 mi
  14. 01/11/2019103,573 mi+6,783 mi
  15. 31/10/2020117,559 mi+13,986 mi
  16. 30/10/2021131,149 mi+13,590 mi
  17. 03/11/2022137,139 mi+5,990 mi
  18. 03/11/2023142,431 mi+5,292 mi
  19. 15/11/2024144,522 mi+2,091 mi
  20. 15/11/2024144,529 mi+7 mi
  21. 24/11/2025148,448 mi+3,919 mi

Average of roughly 7,880 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

LB55 PHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:10
MOT Analysis

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 (LB55 PHX) between December 2008 and November 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 November 2025 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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 Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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