2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LD05 SWO
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 165,836 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 SWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 165,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 SWO 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 (LD05 SWO) between April 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LD05 SWO Mileage History
- 16/04/2024152,832 mi
- 17/04/2024152,832 mi
- 17/04/2024152,846 mi+14 mi
- 16/04/2025165,793 mi+12,947 mi
- 17/04/2025165,836 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 12,975 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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