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LB05 YMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 152,294 miles on the clock, averaging 9,508 miles per year, above 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 YMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,508

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year9,508
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB05 YMJ 62k85k107k130k152k '08'17'12

Check LB05 YMJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,294 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,918 miles
PASS
Mileage137,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage131,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,136 miles
PASS
Mileage125,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,127 miles
PASS
Mileage115,863 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,637 miles
Since last MOT+13,966 miles
PASS
Mileage101,671 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,513 miles
PASS
Mileage94,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage89,101 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage77,096 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,090 miles
Since last MOT+10,605 miles
PASS
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage62,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,251 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 YMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 YMJ

What car is LB05 YMJ?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 YMJ?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 YMJ was 152,294 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 YMJ passed its MOT?

LB05 YMJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2017.

Is LB05 YMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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