Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 166,653 miles on the clock, averaging 8,225 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 EX05 LHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,578 |
| Average per year | 8,225 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX05 LHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EX05 LHU
What car is EX05 LHU?
EX05 LHU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EX05 LHU?
The last recorded mileage for EX05 LHU was 166,653 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX05 LHU passed its MOT?
EX05 LHU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2019.
Is EX05 LHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 LHU 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 EX05 LHU?
EX05 LHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.