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LD55 XBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 161,685 miles on the clock, averaging 8,687 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LD55 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,687

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year8,687
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD55 XBU 38k69k100k131k162k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,685 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,375 miles
PASS
Mileage148,297 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,276 miles
Since last MOT+14,793 miles
PASS
Mileage133,483 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,995 miles
Since last MOT+11,043 miles
PASS
Mileage121,952 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage118,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage111,571 miles
Since last MOT+9,601 miles
PASS
Mileage101,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage93,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,034 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage85,600 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage76,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage69,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
PASS
Mileage61,817 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage55,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,660 miles
PASS
Mileage49,655 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage37,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 XBU

What car is LD55 XBU?

LD55 XBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 XBU was 161,685 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 XBU passed its MOT?

LD55 XBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2023.

Is LD55 XBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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