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LL05 BXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 5 (79% pass rate). It has 96,341 miles on the clock, averaging 4,041 miles per year, well below 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 BXX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,341
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
4,041

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 reading96,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,974
Average per year4,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LL05 BXX 24k42k60k78k96k '08'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage88,367 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage81,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,609 miles
PASS
Mileage75,073 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage71,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,746 miles
PASS
Mileage69,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage64,489 miles
Since last MOT+2,022 miles
PASS
Mileage62,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage57,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage53,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage49,144 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage45,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage41,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage38,346 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage34,963 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage31,186 miles
Since last MOT+3,439 miles
PASS
Mileage27,747 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage24,106 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 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLL — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LL05 BXX

What car is LL05 BXX?

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

What is the mileage of LL05 BXX?

The last recorded mileage for LL05 BXX was 96,341 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LL05 BXX passed its MOT?

LL05 BXX has had 24 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (19 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2026.

Is LL05 BXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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