Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LS05 ULR

LS05 ULR

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 172,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
MOT Status
Valid until 20/10/2021
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/10/2020)
Recorded Mileage
172,045 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/10/2021
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/10/2020
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1900cc

LS05 ULR Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2020
  • 172,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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LS05 ULR Mileage History

  1. 30/12/200831,321 mi
  2. 01/12/200945,644 mi+14,323 mi
  3. 04/01/201158,939 mi+13,295 mi
  4. 20/10/201166,891 mi+7,952 mi
  5. 25/09/201276,661 mi+9,770 mi
  6. 01/10/201385,904 mi+9,243 mi
  7. 29/09/201497,502 mi+11,598 mi
  8. 24/09/2015109,518 mi+12,016 mi
  9. 24/09/2015109,519 mi+1 mi
  10. 15/10/2016116,561 mi+7,042 mi
  11. 17/10/2017125,199 mi+8,638 mi
  12. 19/10/2018136,913 mi+11,714 mi
  13. 21/10/2019153,341 mi+16,428 mi
  14. 20/10/2020172,045 mi+18,704 mi
  15. 20/10/2020172,045 mi

Average of roughly 11,920 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

LS05 ULR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 19:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (LS05 ULR) between December 2008 and October 2020.

The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 October 2020 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp inoperative also message on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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