2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · WX05 LKD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 May 2005. Recorded mileage 166,036 miles. MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WX05 LKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2026
- 166,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WX05 LKD 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 (WX05 LKD) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WX05 LKD Mileage History
- 09/02/2023142,543 mi
- 12/02/2024148,067 mi+5,524 mi
- 04/02/2025154,042 mi+5,975 mi
- 05/02/2025154,052 mi+10 mi
- 14/02/2026166,036 mi+11,984 mi
Average of roughly 7,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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