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LM05 FDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 89,834 miles on the clock, averaging 5,140 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 FDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,946
Average per year5,140
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM05 FDE 30k45k60k75k90k '09'21'15

Check LM05 FDE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,946 miles
PASS
Mileage86,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,888 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage83,104 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage80,296 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage76,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage70,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage50,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage44,211 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage37,155 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,234 miles
PASS
Mileage29,702 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 FDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 FDE

What car is LM05 FDE?

LM05 FDE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 FDE?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 FDE was 89,834 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 FDE passed its MOT?

LM05 FDE has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2021.

Is LM05 FDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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