2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LT05 VNE
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 127,461 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,461 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT05 VNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 127,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT05 VNE 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 (LT05 VNE) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
LT05 VNE Mileage History
- 03/10/2023124,698 mi
- 11/10/2023124,714 mi+16 mi
- 11/10/2023124,714 mi
- 10/10/2024126,075 mi+1,361 mi
- 09/10/2025127,461 mi+1,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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