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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 73,252 miles on the clock, averaging 4,375 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for LB05 LBA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 73,252 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,497 |
| Average per year | 4,375 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LB05 LBA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About LB05 LBA
What car is LB05 LBA?
LB05 LBA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.
What is the mileage of LB05 LBA?
The last recorded mileage for LB05 LBA was 73,252 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB05 LBA passed its MOT?
LB05 LBA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2022.
Is LB05 LBA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB05 LBA 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 LB05 LBA?
LB05 LBA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.