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LG05 ELX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 198,433 miles on the clock, averaging 10,504 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LG05 ELX

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,433
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
10,504

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading198,433 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG05 ELX 28k70k113k156k198k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage188,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage186,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage181,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage176,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage165,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,780 miles
PASS
Mileage154,038 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,461 miles
PASS
Mileage141,576 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,569 miles
Since last MOT+19,556 miles
PASS
Mileage122,013 miles
Since last MOT+23,714 miles
PASS
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage92,889 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage79,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,093 miles
PASS
Mileage68,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,343 miles
PASS
Mileage55,756 miles
Since last MOT+520 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,236 miles
Since last MOT+15,120 miles
PASS
Mileage40,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,116 miles
Since last MOT+12,513 miles
PASS
Mileage27,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,603 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 ELX

What car is LG05 ELX?

LG05 ELX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 ELX?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 ELX was 198,433 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 ELX passed its MOT?

LG05 ELX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2024.

Is LG05 ELX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG05 ELX 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 LG05 ELX?

LG05 ELX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.