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LB05 WDG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 105,590 miles on the clock, averaging 6,233 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LB05 WDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,581
Average per year6,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 WDG 16k38k61k83k106k '08'23'17

Check LB05 WDG

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage105,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage102,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage96,639 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage91,969 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage79,059 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
PASS
Mileage79,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage72,994 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,498 miles
PASS
Mileage63,485 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage55,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,165 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage46,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage38,739 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage32,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage24,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,119 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 WDG

What car is LB05 WDG?

LB05 WDG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB05 WDG?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 WDG was 105,590 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 WDG passed its MOT?

LB05 WDG has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 6 Feb 2023.

Is LB05 WDG ULEZ compliant?

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

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