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LB55 MWZ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 126,812 miles on the clock, averaging 7,299 miles per year, below 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 MWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,176
Average per year7,299
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LB55 MWZ 46k66k86k107k127k '09'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage121,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,393 miles
PASS
Mileage117,243 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage112,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage106,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,353 miles
PASS
Mileage99,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage88,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage77,633 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,458 miles
PASS
Mileage69,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage53,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,347 miles
PASS
Mileage45,639 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,638 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 MWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LB55 MWZ

What car is LB55 MWZ?

LB55 MWZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2006.

What is the mileage of LB55 MWZ?

The last recorded mileage for LB55 MWZ was 126,812 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB55 MWZ passed its MOT?

LB55 MWZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2020.

Is LB55 MWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB55 MWZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, 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 MWZ?

LB55 MWZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.