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LG05 XES

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 147,126 miles on the clock, averaging 7,889 miles per year, around 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 LG05 XES

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,889

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,790
Average per year7,889
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG05 XES 32k61k89k118k147k '08'22'17

Check LG05 XES

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
Mileage139,336 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage131,261 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,343 miles
PASS
Mileage119,917 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,642 miles
PASS
Mileage111,274 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,705 miles
PASS
Mileage105,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage98,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage89,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage79,364 miles
Since last MOT+7,917 miles
PASS
Mileage71,447 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,442 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage63,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage54,924 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage47,564 miles
Since last MOT+7,553 miles
PASS
Mileage40,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage31,711 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 XES

What car is LG05 XES?

LG05 XES is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 XES?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 XES was 147,126 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 XES passed its MOT?

LG05 XES has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2022.

Is LG05 XES ULEZ compliant?

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

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