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LC05 BWG

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 120,578 miles on the clock, averaging 5,098 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 LC05 BWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,098

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 reading120,578 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 BWG 33k55k77k99k121k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage118,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage116,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage114,211 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage112,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,394 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage110,594 miles
Since last MOT+2,539 miles
PASS
Mileage108,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,055 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage105,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,042 miles
PASS
Mileage103,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage101,260 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage97,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage93,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage87,209 miles
Since last MOT+10,705 miles
PASS
Mileage76,504 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage76,352 miles
Since last MOT+10,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,702 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage55,745 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,557 miles
Since last MOT+12,046 miles
PASS
Mileage32,511 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,510 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 BWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 BWG

What car is LC05 BWG?

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

What is the mileage of LC05 BWG?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 BWG was 120,578 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 BWG passed its MOT?

LC05 BWG has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2025.

Is LC05 BWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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