2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LG55 YME
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2005. Recorded mileage 89,724 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,724 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 YME Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 89,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 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 YME Mileage History
- 20/08/200813,828 mi
- 25/08/200918,725 mi+4,897 mi
- 10/09/201023,046 mi+4,321 mi
- 17/08/201126,265 mi+3,219 mi
- 05/09/201229,580 mi+3,315 mi
- 16/08/201332,187 mi+2,607 mi
- 27/06/201434,995 mi+2,808 mi
- 18/06/201541,798 mi+6,803 mi
- 18/06/201541,798 mi
- 27/06/201646,690 mi+4,892 mi
- 20/06/201750,946 mi+4,256 mi
- 12/06/201854,612 mi+3,666 mi
- 05/06/201961,423 mi+6,811 mi
- 30/06/202064,129 mi+2,706 mi
- 01/07/202064,129 mi
- 22/06/202167,744 mi+3,615 mi
- 06/06/202270,715 mi+2,971 mi
- 07/06/2022108,274 mi+37,559 mi
- 27/06/2023139,466 mi+31,192 mi
- 25/06/2024142,500 mi+3,034 mi
- 27/06/202580,766 mi-61,734 mi
- 15/07/202689,724 mi+8,958 mi
Average of roughly 4,240 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LG55 YME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LG55 YME) between August 2008 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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 (26 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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