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GV05 LDJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 85,425 miles on the clock, averaging 6,913 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for GV05 LDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 0 failed ✓

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,913

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,485
Average per year6,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV05 LDJ 20k36k53k69k85k '08'17'13

Check GV05 LDJ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,425 miles
Since last MOT+8,485 miles
PASS
Mileage76,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage63,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage52,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage45,292 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,310 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage25,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage20,144 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 LDJ

What car is GV05 LDJ?

GV05 LDJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 LDJ?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 LDJ was 85,425 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 LDJ passed its MOT?

GV05 LDJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2017.

Is GV05 LDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 LDJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV05 LDJ?

GV05 LDJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.