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LC05 WCP

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 203,012 miles on the clock, averaging 7,942 miles per year, around 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 WCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,942

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading203,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,295
Average per year7,942
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LC05 WCP 70k103k136k170k203k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage198,717 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage188,675 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage181,153 miles
Since last MOT+12,351 miles
PASS
Mileage168,802 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage161,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage151,913 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage138,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage134,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,260 miles
PASS
Mileage125,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage117,612 miles
Since last MOT+6,289 miles
PASS
Mileage111,323 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage104,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,666 miles
PASS
Mileage97,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,160 miles
PASS
Mileage90,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,927 miles
PASS
Mileage81,983 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage78,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage69,568 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,566 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 WCP
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 WCP

What car is LC05 WCP?

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

What is the mileage of LC05 WCP?

The last recorded mileage for LC05 WCP was 203,012 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LC05 WCP passed its MOT?

LC05 WCP has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2025.

Is LC05 WCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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