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LB55 DLE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 199,274 miles on the clock, averaging 11,310 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LB55 DLE

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,310

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,274 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55,391
Average per year11,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB55 DLE 26k69k113k156k199k '09'25'17

Check LB55 DLE

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,274 miles
Since last MOT+55,391 miles
PASS
Mileage143,883 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage134,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,431 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage122,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,556 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
PASS
Mileage108,634 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,633 miles
Since last MOT+18,463 miles
PASS
Mileage90,170 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,169 miles
Since last MOT+931 miles
PASS
Mileage89,238 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage85,655 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,651 miles
Since last MOT+2,957 miles
PASS
Mileage82,694 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage75,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,706 miles
PASS
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage55,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,909 miles
Since last MOT+11,211 miles
PASS
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage34,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,770 miles
PASS
Mileage26,044 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 DLE

What car is LB55 DLE?

LB55 DLE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB55 DLE?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 DLE was 199,274 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 DLE passed its MOT?

LB55 DLE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is LB55 DLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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