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LB05 WDT

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 76,490 miles on the clock, averaging 3,937 miles per year, well 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 WDT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
76,490
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,937

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

Low mileage
Latest reading76,490 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,361
Average per year3,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 WDT 6k24k41k59k76k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage74,129 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage70,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,415 miles
PASS
Mileage67,304 miles
Since last MOT+8,232 miles
PASS
Mileage59,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage51,170 miles
Since last MOT+9,065 miles
PASS
Mileage42,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage39,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage36,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage34,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,942 miles
PASS
Mileage32,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage29,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage24,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,527 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage19,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage15,314 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage11,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage9,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage7,503 miles
Since last MOT+1,598 miles
PASS
Mileage5,905 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 WDT
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 WDT

What car is LB05 WDT?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 WDT?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 WDT was 76,490 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 WDT passed its MOT?

LB05 WDT has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2026.

Is LB05 WDT ULEZ compliant?

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

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