2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LM55 MTK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 204,898 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,898 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LM55 MTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 204,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LM55 MTK Mileage History
- 31/08/2023181,741 mi
- 02/10/2024194,975 mi+13,234 mi
- 04/10/2024194,975 mi
- 04/09/2025204,898 mi+9,923 mi
- 05/09/2025204,898 mi
Average of roughly 11,494 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM55 MTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LM55 MTK) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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