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LB54 MXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 147,585 miles on the clock, averaging 3,799 miles per year, well below 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 MXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,799

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 reading147,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year791
Average per year3,799
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB54 MXR 87k102k117k132k148k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,585 miles
Since last MOT+791 miles
PASS
Mileage146,794 miles
Since last MOT+629 miles
PASS
Mileage146,165 miles
Since last MOT+1,503 miles
PASS
Mileage144,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage142,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,983 miles
PASS
Mileage140,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage138,033 miles
Since last MOT+3,810 miles
PASS
Mileage134,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage130,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage126,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage123,395 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage121,003 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,096 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage110,782 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage99,487 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage96,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,915 miles
PASS
Mileage86,526 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 MXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About LB54 MXR

What car is LB54 MXR?

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

What is the mileage of LB54 MXR?

The last recorded mileage for LB54 MXR was 147,585 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB54 MXR passed its MOT?

LB54 MXR has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2024.

Is LB54 MXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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