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LM05 DCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 154,468 miles on the clock, averaging 9,444 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 DCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,444

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year92
Average per year9,444
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM05 DCU 20k54k87k121k154k '08'23'16

Check LM05 DCU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,468 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,376 miles
Since last MOT+18,469 miles
PASS
Mileage135,907 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,904 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage124,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage119,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,661 miles
PASS
Mileage109,514 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,511 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage101,983 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage94,960 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage87,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage78,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage68,836 miles
Since last MOT+9,886 miles
PASS
Mileage58,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage50,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage42,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,747 miles
PASS
Mileage31,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,386 miles
Since last MOT+11,250 miles
PASS
Mileage20,136 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 DCU

What car is LM05 DCU?

LM05 DCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 DCU?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 DCU was 154,468 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 DCU passed its MOT?

LM05 DCU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2023.

Is LM05 DCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 DCU 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 LM05 DCU?

LM05 DCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.