Vehicle summary
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 166,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,135 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 UMF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,455 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,016 |
| Average per year | 8,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LB54 UMF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LB — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About LB54 UMF
What car is LB54 UMF?
LB54 UMF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.
What is the mileage of LB54 UMF?
The last recorded mileage for LB54 UMF was 166,455 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LB54 UMF passed its MOT?
LB54 UMF has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 6 Oct 2022.
Is LB54 UMF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB54 UMF 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 UMF?
LB54 UMF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.