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LB05 EOC

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 136,197 miles on the clock, averaging 8,650 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 EOC

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,650

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 reading136,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,027
Average per year8,650
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 EOC 32k58k84k110k136k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage133,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage130,224 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage127,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage125,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage122,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,007 miles
PASS
Mileage120,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage112,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,019 miles
Since last MOT+11,922 miles
PASS
Mileage100,097 miles
Since last MOT+13,011 miles
PASS
Mileage87,086 miles
Since last MOT+462 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,624 miles
Since last MOT+13,535 miles
PASS
Mileage73,089 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,088 miles
Since last MOT+24,856 miles
PASS
Mileage48,232 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,148 miles
Since last MOT+16,487 miles
PASS
Mileage31,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,661 miles

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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 EOC
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 EOC

What car is LB05 EOC?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 EOC?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 EOC was 136,197 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 EOC passed its MOT?

LB05 EOC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2020.

Is LB05 EOC ULEZ compliant?

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

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