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LF55 UUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1980cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1980cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1980cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 149,009 miles on the clock, averaging 21,037 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LF55 UUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2016
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
21,037

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,009 miles
Reading date
Average per year21,037
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LF55 UUY 66k87k107k128k149k '16'20'19

Check LF55 UUY

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,009 miles
Since last MOT+16,954 miles
PASS
Mileage132,055 miles
Since last MOT+26,812 miles
PASS
Mileage105,243 miles
Since last MOT+37,880 miles
PASS
Mileage67,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,515 miles
PASS
Mileage65,848 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 UUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1980cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLF — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LF55 UUY

What car is LF55 UUY?

LF55 UUY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1980cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LF55 UUY?

The last recorded mileage for LF55 UUY was 149,009 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LF55 UUY passed its MOT?

LF55 UUY has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jan 2020.

Is LF55 UUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF55 UUY 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 LF55 UUY?

LF55 UUY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.