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LB05 DFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 117,123 miles on the clock, averaging 7,550 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 LB05 DFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,550

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,489
Average per year7,550
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB05 DFX 13k39k65k91k117k '08'22'15

Check LB05 DFX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage110,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,670 miles
PASS
Mileage105,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,602 miles
PASS
Mileage99,362 miles
Since last MOT+14,840 miles
PASS
Mileage84,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage79,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,794 miles
PASS
Mileage73,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage54,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage47,620 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,734 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,885 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage28,517 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage19,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,505 miles
PASS
Mileage13,088 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

RegistrationLB05 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 DFX

What car is LB05 DFX?

LB05 DFX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB05 DFX?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 DFX was 117,123 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 DFX passed its MOT?

LB05 DFX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2022.

Is LB05 DFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB05 DFX 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 LB05 DFX?

LB05 DFX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.