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LF05 UYJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 165,322 miles on the clock, averaging 11,640 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 LF05 UYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,640

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 reading165,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,293
Average per year11,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF05 UYJ 30k64k98k132k165k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage156,872 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,870 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage145,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,819 miles
Since last MOT+11,247 miles
PASS
Mileage134,572 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,489 miles
Since last MOT+13,422 miles
PASS
Mileage121,067 miles
Since last MOT+16,261 miles
PASS
Mileage104,806 miles
Since last MOT+16,996 miles
PASS
Mileage87,810 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,633 miles
PASS
Mileage73,169 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage66,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage56,561 miles
Since last MOT+14,276 miles
PASS
Mileage42,285 miles
Since last MOT+12,026 miles
PASS
Mileage30,259 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

RegistrationLF05 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LF05 UYJ

What car is LF05 UYJ?

LF05 UYJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LF05 UYJ?

The last recorded mileage for LF05 UYJ was 165,322 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF05 UYJ passed its MOT?

LF05 UYJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2021.

Is LF05 UYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF05 UYJ 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 LF05 UYJ?

LF05 UYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.