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LC05 NBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 164,559 miles on the clock, averaging 8,036 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LC05 NBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,036

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year8,036
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 NBJ 70k93k117k141k165k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,559 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,581 miles
Since last MOT+14,696 miles
PASS
Mileage146,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage138,643 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage134,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage133,099 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage125,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage117,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage110,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage103,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage96,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,923 miles
PASS
Mileage85,227 miles
Since last MOT+15,657 miles
PASS
Mileage69,570 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 NBJ

What car is LC05 NBJ?

LC05 NBJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LC05 NBJ?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 NBJ was 164,559 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 NBJ passed its MOT?

LC05 NBJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2020.

Is LC05 NBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LC05 NBJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LC05 NBJ?

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