2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LR05 DXF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 195,484 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR05 DXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 195,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR05 DXF 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 (LR05 DXF) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 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: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LR05 DXF Mileage History
- 11/12/2021183,776 mi
- 20/12/2021183,977 mi+201 mi
- 14/12/2022190,019 mi+6,042 mi
- 21/12/2022190,120 mi+101 mi
- 05/12/2023195,484 mi+5,364 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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