2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD55 DXL
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 112,404 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD55 DXL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 112,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD55 DXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LD55 DXL) between September 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
LD55 DXL Mileage History
- 09/09/200828,414 mi
- 09/09/200828,414 mi
- 11/09/200941,704 mi+13,290 mi
- 11/09/200941,704 mi
- 17/09/201049,002 mi+7,298 mi
- 17/09/201049,002 mi
- 09/11/201159,481 mi+10,479 mi
- 09/11/201159,481 mi
- 19/11/201263,357 mi+3,876 mi
- 19/11/201263,357 mi
- 21/10/201366,982 mi+3,625 mi
- 21/10/201366,982 mi
- 29/10/201472,812 mi+5,830 mi
- 29/10/201472,812 mi
- 19/10/201576,855 mi+4,043 mi
- 14/11/201680,784 mi+3,929 mi
- 14/11/201680,784 mi
- 10/11/201783,485 mi+2,701 mi
- 17/11/201783,485 mi
- 30/10/201886,701 mi+3,216 mi
- 30/10/201886,701 mi
- 05/11/201989,521 mi+2,820 mi
- 06/11/201989,522 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/202090,869 mi+1,347 mi
- 02/11/2021100,561 mi+9,692 mi
- 24/02/2023112,297 mi+11,736 mi
- 22/07/2025112,404 mi+107 mi
Average of roughly 4,980 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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