2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LG55 SHX
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 131,456 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
LG55 SHX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 131,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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LG55 SHX Mileage History
- 26/08/200817,572 mi
- 25/08/200923,306 mi+5,734 mi
- 25/08/200923,306 mi
- 13/07/201027,046 mi+3,740 mi
- 10/08/201134,211 mi+7,165 mi
- 19/06/201346,464 mi+12,253 mi
- 20/06/201453,502 mi+7,038 mi
- 25/06/201558,509 mi+5,007 mi
- 02/07/201663,759 mi+5,250 mi
- 18/07/201767,908 mi+4,149 mi
- 18/07/201767,908 mi
- 07/06/201872,977 mi+5,069 mi
- 11/06/201980,023 mi+7,046 mi
- 11/06/201980,023 mi
- 26/11/202189,911 mi+9,888 mi
- 06/12/202297,891 mi+7,980 mi
- 07/12/202297,904 mi+13 mi
- 04/12/2023109,627 mi+11,723 mi
- 20/12/2024121,366 mi+11,739 mi
- 05/02/2026131,444 mi+10,078 mi
- 10/02/2026131,456 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,523 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
LG55 SHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LG55 SHX) between August 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”.
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