2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LR05 MVE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 208,868 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LR05 MVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 208,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LR05 MVE Mileage History
- 27/07/2022179,377 mi
- 01/08/2022179,377 mi
- 17/11/2023193,154 mi+13,777 mi
- 21/12/2024203,196 mi+10,042 mi
- 02/05/2026208,868 mi+5,672 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR05 MVE 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 MVE) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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