2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LF54 PXH
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 128,308 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF54 PXH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 128,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF54 PXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LF54 PXH) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LF54 PXH Mileage History
- 21/12/2023127,507 mi
- 21/12/2023127,507 mi
- 25/02/2026128,304 mi+797 mi
- 26/02/2026128,308 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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