2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WN05 LDK
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 146,125 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 LDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2026
- 146,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 LDK 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 (WN05 LDK) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2026 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
WN05 LDK Mileage History
- 03/10/2024140,430 mi
- 24/10/2025142,883 mi+2,453 mi
- 27/10/2025142,890 mi+7 mi
- 05/10/2026146,120 mi+3,230 mi
- 10/10/2026146,125 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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