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LG05 XJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 96,040 miles on the clock, averaging 4,569 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LG05 XJV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,569

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG05 XJV 14k34k55k75k96k '08'26'19

Check LG05 XJV

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage93,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage89,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage83,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage79,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage76,145 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage73,130 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage68,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage63,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage58,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage53,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage47,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,992 miles
PASS
Mileage41,792 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage36,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage30,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,435 miles
PASS
Mileage24,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage21,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage17,479 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage13,708 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LG05 XJV

What car is LG05 XJV?

LG05 XJV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LG05 XJV?

The last recorded mileage for LG05 XJV was 96,040 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG05 XJV passed its MOT?

LG05 XJV has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2026.

Is LG05 XJV ULEZ compliant?

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

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