Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 147,600 miles on the clock, averaging 14,474 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 XNU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 147,600 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,743 |
| Average per year | 14,474 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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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
| Registration | LD55 XNU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LD — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About LD55 XNU
What car is LD55 XNU?
LD55 XNU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.
What is the mileage of LD55 XNU?
The last recorded mileage for LD55 XNU was 147,600 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LD55 XNU passed its MOT?
LD55 XNU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Nov 2015.
Is LD55 XNU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD55 XNU 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 XNU?
LD55 XNU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.