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LB55 BZO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 117,097 miles on the clock, averaging 8,493 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 LB55 BZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,493

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB55 BZO 37k57k77k97k117k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,097 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,096 miles
Since last MOT+9,239 miles
PASS
Mileage107,857 miles
Since last MOT+505 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,352 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage102,941 miles
Since last MOT+11,321 miles
PASS
Mileage91,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,440 miles
PASS
Mileage83,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage73,282 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage67,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage59,323 miles
Since last MOT+15,269 miles
PASS
Mileage44,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage37,017 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

RegistrationLB55 BZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 BZO

What car is LB55 BZO?

LB55 BZO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB55 BZO?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 BZO was 117,097 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 BZO passed its MOT?

LB55 BZO has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.

Is LB55 BZO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB55 BZO 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 LB55 BZO?

LB55 BZO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.