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LA54 HXH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 140,149 miles on the clock, averaging 7,359 miles per year, below 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 LA54 HXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,149
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,359

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 reading140,149 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,521
Average per year7,359
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA54 HXH 46k69k93k117k140k '08'20'15

Check LA54 HXH

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage140,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage133,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage128,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage123,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,692 miles
PASS
Mileage117,430 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage108,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage101,422 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage92,378 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage87,013 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage77,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage68,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,825 miles
PASS
Mileage60,811 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage58,433 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage45,666 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

RegistrationLA54 HXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LA54 HXH

What car is LA54 HXH?

LA54 HXH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LA54 HXH?

The last recorded mileage for LA54 HXH was 140,149 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA54 HXH passed its MOT?

LA54 HXH has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Nov 2020.

Is LA54 HXH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA54 HXH 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 LA54 HXH?

LA54 HXH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.