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LB55 LZH

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 242,336 miles on the clock, averaging 12,747 miles per year, above 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 LZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
242,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
12,747

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading242,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year12,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB55 LZH 42k92k142k192k242k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage242,336 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage242,327 miles
Since last MOT+16,191 miles
PASS
Mileage226,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage213,547 miles
Since last MOT+13,771 miles
PASS
Mileage199,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,776 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage190,143 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,141 miles
Since last MOT+13,124 miles
PASS
Mileage177,017 miles
Since last MOT+19,735 miles
PASS
Mileage157,282 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,280 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage144,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage139,400 miles
Since last MOT+12,777 miles
PASS
Mileage126,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage117,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,454 miles
Since last MOT+10,584 miles
PASS
Mileage106,870 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage96,236 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,235 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage95,443 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage54,198 miles
Since last MOT+12,129 miles
PASS
Mileage42,069 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 LZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 LZH

What car is LB55 LZH?

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

What is the mileage of LB55 LZH?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 LZH was 242,336 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 LZH passed its MOT?

LB55 LZH has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2024.

Is LB55 LZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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