2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LC55 ULV
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 157,148 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC55 ULV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 157,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LC55 ULV Mileage History
- 07/06/2022151,475 mi
- 07/06/2022151,475 mi
- 11/07/2024151,483 mi+8 mi
- 27/06/2025154,023 mi+2,540 mi
- 09/07/2026157,148 mi+3,125 mi
Average of roughly 1,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC55 ULV 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 (LC55 ULV) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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