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LC05 BWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 166,444 miles on the clock, averaging 13,184 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 BWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,184

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,444 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 BWA 42k73k104k135k166k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,444 miles
Since last MOT+23,433 miles
PASS
Mileage143,011 miles
Since last MOT+19,219 miles
PASS
Mileage123,792 miles
Since last MOT+14,228 miles
PASS
Mileage109,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,044 miles
PASS
Mileage93,520 miles
Since last MOT+14,410 miles
PASS
Mileage79,110 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage70,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage63,307 miles
Since last MOT+11,804 miles
PASS
Mileage51,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage41,697 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 BWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 BWA

What car is LC05 BWA?

LC05 BWA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LC05 BWA?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 BWA was 166,444 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 BWA passed its MOT?

LC05 BWA has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2017.

Is LC05 BWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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