2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LC05 MXV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/05/2005. Recorded mileage 96,571 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1600cc
LC05 MXV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 96,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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LC05 MXV Mileage History
- 06/09/202389,666 mi
- 06/09/202389,666 mi
- 20/09/202492,387 mi+2,721 mi
- 24/09/202492,897 mi+510 mi
- 19/09/202596,571 mi+3,674 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC05 MXV 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 (LC05 MXV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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