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 Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 50,599 miles on the clock, averaging 3,721 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for GV05 LWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 50,599 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,168 |
| Average per year | 3,721 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV05 LWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GV05 LWJ
What car is GV05 LWJ?
GV05 LWJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GV05 LWJ?
The last recorded mileage for GV05 LWJ was 50,599 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV05 LWJ passed its MOT?
GV05 LWJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.
Is GV05 LWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 LWJ 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 LWJ?
GV05 LWJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.