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LB05 YXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 72,960 miles on the clock, averaging 6,166 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 YXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,166

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,837
Average per year6,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB05 YXX 10k26k42k57k73k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage70,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage62,748 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage55,791 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,556 miles
PASS
Mileage48,151 miles
Since last MOT+20,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,395 miles
Since last MOT+1,650 miles
PASS
Mileage25,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage22,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage20,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage13,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,263 miles
PASS
Mileage10,414 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 YXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LB05 YXX

What car is LB05 YXX?

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

What is the mileage of LB05 YXX?

The last recorded mileage for LB05 YXX was 72,960 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB05 YXX passed its MOT?

LB05 YXX has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2018.

Is LB05 YXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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