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LC05 VKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 189,061 miles on the clock, averaging 10,665 miles per year, above 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 VKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,061
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,665

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 reading189,061 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,325
Average per year10,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 VKN 21k63k105k147k189k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,061 miles
Since last MOT+20,325 miles
PASS
Mileage168,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage158,673 miles
Since last MOT+178 miles
PASS
Mileage158,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage152,228 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,227 miles
Since last MOT+16,143 miles
PASS
Mileage136,084 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,082 miles
Since last MOT+15,744 miles
PASS
Mileage120,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,338 miles
Since last MOT+17,123 miles
PASS
Mileage103,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,215 miles
Since last MOT+26,732 miles
PASS
Mileage76,483 miles
Since last MOT+10,549 miles
PASS
Mileage65,934 miles
Since last MOT+106 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage56,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage46,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage39,536 miles
Since last MOT+9,829 miles
PASS
Mileage29,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage20,518 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LC05 VKN

What car is LC05 VKN?

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

What is the mileage of LC05 VKN?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 VKN was 189,061 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 VKN passed its MOT?

LC05 VKN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2024.

Is LC05 VKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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