2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LK55 OFD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 140,970 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1900cc
LK55 OFD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2018
- 140,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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LK55 OFD Mileage History
- 16/10/200828,073 mi
- 14/10/200942,963 mi+14,890 mi
- 21/10/201055,076 mi+12,113 mi
- 27/10/201164,682 mi+9,606 mi
- 31/10/201274,208 mi+9,526 mi
- 31/10/201274,208 mi
- 25/10/201384,690 mi+10,482 mi
- 31/10/201496,979 mi+12,289 mi
- 25/11/2015112,304 mi+15,325 mi
- 25/11/2015112,304 mi
- 30/11/2016122,615 mi+10,311 mi
- 30/11/2016122,615 mi
- 28/11/2017130,470 mi+7,855 mi
- 28/11/2017130,472 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/2018140,970 mi+10,498 mi
Average of roughly 11,184 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
LK55 OFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LK55 OFD) between October 2008 and November 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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