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EO05 LMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 150,710 miles on the clock, averaging 8,828 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 EO05 LMK

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,828

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 reading150,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,364
Average per year8,828
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 LMK 44k71k98k124k151k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage150,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage149,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,346 miles
Since last MOT+1,966 miles
PASS
Mileage147,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage145,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage142,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
PASS
Mileage139,416 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage136,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage130,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,331 miles
Since last MOT+19,490 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,841 miles
Since last MOT+15,639 miles
PASS
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOT+16,033 miles
PASS
Mileage79,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,169 miles
Since last MOT+17,177 miles
PASS
Mileage61,992 miles
Since last MOT+17,462 miles
PASS
Mileage44,530 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,423 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

RegistrationEO05 LMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 LMK

What car is EO05 LMK?

EO05 LMK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 LMK?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 LMK was 150,710 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 LMK passed its MOT?

EO05 LMK has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 26 Feb 2020.

Is EO05 LMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 LMK 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 EO05 LMK?

EO05 LMK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.