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LD55 OXV

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 213,078 miles on the clock, averaging 13,724 miles per year, above 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 LD55 OXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,078
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,724

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,078 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,724
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LD55 OXV 70k106k142k177k213k '08'19'14

Check LD55 OXV

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage213,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,061 miles
PASS
Mileage203,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,976 miles
PASS
Mileage191,041 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage180,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,007 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage168,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,848 miles
PASS
Mileage157,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,373 miles
PASS
Mileage146,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,019 miles
Since last MOT+17,004 miles
PASS
Mileage129,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,015 miles
Since last MOT+16,936 miles
PASS
Mileage112,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,079 miles
Since last MOT+20,275 miles
PASS
Mileage91,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,804 miles
Since last MOT+21,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,411 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

RegistrationLD55 OXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 OXV

What car is LD55 OXV?

LD55 OXV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 OXV?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 OXV was 213,078 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 OXV passed its MOT?

LD55 OXV has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2019.

Is LD55 OXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD55 OXV 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 LD55 OXV?

LD55 OXV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.