2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LL05 AVY
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 180,960 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL05 AVY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL05 AVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LL05 AVY) between July 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LL05 AVY Mileage History
- 22/07/200839,205 mi
- 08/07/200949,188 mi+9,983 mi
- 29/07/201059,446 mi+10,258 mi
- 06/07/201166,088 mi+6,642 mi
- 24/07/201274,411 mi+8,323 mi
- 26/07/201382,340 mi+7,929 mi
- 24/07/201489,634 mi+7,294 mi
- 10/08/201593,252 mi+3,618 mi
- 28/07/201699,465 mi+6,213 mi
- 12/07/2017111,773 mi+12,308 mi
- 31/07/2018122,942 mi+11,169 mi
- 31/07/2018122,942 mi
- 31/07/2019132,562 mi+9,620 mi
- 31/07/2019132,562 mi
- 06/08/2021144,945 mi+12,383 mi
- 06/08/2021144,945 mi
- 29/07/2022151,819 mi+6,874 mi
- 02/08/2023159,107 mi+7,288 mi
- 02/08/2024166,142 mi+7,035 mi
- 02/08/2025172,737 mi+6,595 mi
- 05/08/2026180,960 mi+8,223 mi
Average of roughly 7,859 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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