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LB55 MLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 177,281 miles on the clock, averaging 7,491 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LB55 MLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,491

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,491
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB55 MLV 65k93k121k149k177k '08'23'18

Check LB55 MLV

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,281 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,267 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage174,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,535 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage171,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,535 miles
PASS
Mileage163,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,623 miles
PASS
Mileage157,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,905 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage151,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage147,464 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage141,319 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage131,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,060 miles
PASS
Mileage121,379 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage113,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,455 miles
PASS
Mileage103,108 miles
Since last MOT+10,761 miles
PASS
Mileage92,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,150 miles
PASS
Mileage81,197 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage72,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage64,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 MLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 MLV

What car is LB55 MLV?

LB55 MLV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LB55 MLV?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 MLV was 177,281 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 MLV passed its MOT?

LB55 MLV has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.

Is LB55 MLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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