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LB54 LUR

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 177,341 miles on the clock, averaging 8,511 miles per year, around 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 LB54 LUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,511

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year319
Average per year8,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB54 LUR 39k74k108k143k177k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,341 miles
Since last MOT+319 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage166,299 miles
Since last MOT+169 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage159,801 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
PASS
Mileage159,799 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage153,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage147,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage140,275 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage131,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage123,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage118,485 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage114,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,309 miles
PASS
Mileage105,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,937 miles
PASS
Mileage95,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,449 miles
PASS
Mileage86,794 miles
Since last MOT+22,469 miles
PASS
Mileage64,325 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,325 miles
Since last MOT+24,856 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,469 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

RegistrationLB54 LUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LB54 LUR

What car is LB54 LUR?

LB54 LUR is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB54 LUR?

The last recorded mileage for LB54 LUR was 177,341 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB54 LUR passed its MOT?

LB54 LUR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2024.

Is LB54 LUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB54 LUR 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 LB54 LUR?

LB54 LUR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.