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LC05 VVL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGreen
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LC05 VVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,778

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading72,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,778
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 VVL 12k27k42k57k73k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage72,620 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage68,680 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage63,548 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage59,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,666 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage56,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage52,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage46,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage39,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage32,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage26,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage23,897 miles
Since last MOT+2,334 miles
PASS
Mileage21,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage18,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,622 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage17,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,067 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage15,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage13,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage12,113 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 VVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLC — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LC05 VVL

What car is LC05 VVL?

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

Has LC05 VVL passed its MOT?

LC05 VVL has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2025.

Is LC05 VVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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