2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LM05 FTU
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 93,340 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM05 FTU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM05 FTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LM05 FTU) between December 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 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 (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LM05 FTU Mileage History
- 11/12/200832,092 mi
- 14/11/200935,393 mi+3,301 mi
- 03/12/201041,456 mi+6,063 mi
- 14/11/201148,593 mi+7,137 mi
- 14/11/201148,593 mi
- 15/11/201255,596 mi+7,003 mi
- 13/11/201362,801 mi+7,205 mi
- 09/10/201469,124 mi+6,323 mi
- 09/10/201469,124 mi
- 25/09/201571,361 mi+2,237 mi
- 07/10/201673,368 mi+2,007 mi
- 26/09/201775,546 mi+2,178 mi
- 25/09/201879,423 mi+3,877 mi
- 25/09/201982,402 mi+2,979 mi
- 24/09/202084,939 mi+2,537 mi
- 24/09/202084,939 mi
- 01/10/202186,100 mi+1,161 mi
- 01/10/202186,103 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/202287,129 mi+1,026 mi
- 24/05/202287,129 mi
- 03/05/202387,827 mi+698 mi
- 08/05/202490,493 mi+2,666 mi
- 08/05/202593,340 mi+2,847 mi
Average of roughly 3,734 miles per year across 23 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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