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LL05 APF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 211,958 miles on the clock, averaging 10,873 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for LL05 APF

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,958
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
10,873

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 reading211,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,229
Average per year10,873
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL05 APF 38k81k125k168k212k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage205,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,937 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage185,113 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage163,987 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,839 miles
PASS
Mileage154,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,147 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage144,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage132,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,319 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,466 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,439 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+22,809 miles
PASS
Mileage58,242 miles
Since last MOT+20,727 miles
PASS
Mileage37,515 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.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 APF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LL05 APF

What car is LL05 APF?

LL05 APF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LL05 APF?

The last recorded mileage for LL05 APF was 211,958 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL05 APF passed its MOT?

LL05 APF has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is LL05 APF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LL05 APF 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 LL05 APF?

LL05 APF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.