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LM04 LYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 59,430 miles on the clock, averaging 2,430 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 LM04 LYL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
2,430

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,430 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,430
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM04 LYL 16k26k37k48k59k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage54,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage41,821 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,810 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
PASS
Mileage41,277 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
PASS
Mileage41,045 miles
Since last MOT+858 miles
PASS
Mileage40,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,234 miles
PASS
Mileage38,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage37,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage35,533 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage32,004 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage29,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage27,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,116 miles
PASS
Mileage25,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage23,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,227 miles
PASS
Mileage20,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage18,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,665 miles
Since last MOT+3,146 miles
PASS
Mileage15,519 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

RegistrationLM04 LYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LM04 LYL

What car is LM04 LYL?

LM04 LYL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM04 LYL?

The last recorded mileage for LM04 LYL was 59,430 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM04 LYL passed its MOT?

LM04 LYL has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jul 2026.

Is LM04 LYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM04 LYL 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 LM04 LYL?

LM04 LYL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.