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LC05 BAV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 192,413 miles on the clock, averaging 9,945 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 LC05 BAV

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,945

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 reading192,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,069
Average per year9,945
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LC05 BAV 30k71k111k152k192k '08'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,413 miles
Since last MOT+14,069 miles
PASS
Mileage178,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,013 miles
PASS
Mileage171,331 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage146,262 miles
Since last MOT+12,752 miles
PASS
Mileage133,510 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage117,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,624 miles
Since last MOT+12,457 miles
PASS
Mileage105,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage95,718 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage89,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,941 miles
PASS
Mileage79,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,194 miles
PASS
Mileage60,218 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage54,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,446 miles
PASS
Mileage51,623 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage40,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,866 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage30,459 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

RegistrationLC05 BAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 BAV

What car is LC05 BAV?

LC05 BAV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LC05 BAV?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 BAV was 192,413 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 BAV passed its MOT?

LC05 BAV has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2024.

Is LC05 BAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC05 BAV 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 LC05 BAV?

LC05 BAV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.