2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LB55 VWS
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 223,873 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2000cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LB55 VWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2024
- 223,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LB55 VWS Mileage History
- 13/01/2022191,240 mi
- 15/01/2022191,240 mi
- 27/01/2024223,873 mi+32,633 mi
- 29/01/2024223,873 mi
Average of roughly 15,978 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LB55 VWS 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 VWS) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2024 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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