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AG05 LXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 164,241 miles on the clock, averaging 8,750 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AG05 LXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,241
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,750

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,241 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,750
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AG05 LXM 19k56k92k128k164k '08'24'18

Check AG05 LXM

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage157,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,960 miles
Since last MOT+8,217 miles
PASS
Mileage149,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage142,609 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage137,821 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage131,777 miles
Since last MOT+17,910 miles
PASS
Mileage113,867 miles
Since last MOT+16,107 miles
PASS
Mileage97,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,760 miles
Since last MOT+15,531 miles
PASS
Mileage82,229 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,226 miles
Since last MOT+14,791 miles
PASS
Mileage67,435 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
PASS
Mileage53,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage48,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage42,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage36,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage31,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage26,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage19,484 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAG — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AG05 LXM

What car is AG05 LXM?

AG05 LXM is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AG05 LXM?

The last recorded mileage for AG05 LXM was 164,241 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AG05 LXM passed its MOT?

AG05 LXM has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2024.

Is AG05 LXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AG05 LXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AG05 LXM?

AG05 LXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.