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LF05 VDR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 120,439 miles on the clock, averaging 4,720 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LF05 VDR

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,720

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading120,439 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF05 VDR 53k70k87k104k120k '09'23'16

Check LF05 VDR

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,849 miles
PASS
Mileage115,590 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage110,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage105,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage101,159 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage96,060 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
PASS
Mileage95,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,990 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,206 miles
PASS
Mileage89,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,574 miles
PASS
Mileage85,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage78,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,435 miles
PASS
Mileage69,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage52,829 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LF05 VDR

What car is LF05 VDR?

LF05 VDR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LF05 VDR?

The last recorded mileage for LF05 VDR was 120,439 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF05 VDR passed its MOT?

LF05 VDR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2023.

Is LF05 VDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF05 VDR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LF05 VDR?

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