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LM05 FFB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 119,644 miles on the clock, averaging 8,020 miles per year, around 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 LM05 FFB

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,020

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,644 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,020
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM05 FFB 49k67k84k102k120k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,644 miles
Since last MOT+14,854 miles
PASS
Mileage104,790 miles
Since last MOT+7,538 miles
PASS
Mileage97,252 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage90,567 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage82,508 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage76,305 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage70,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,640 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage61,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,215 miles
PASS
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,696 miles
Since last MOT+4,691 miles
PASS
Mileage49,005 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

RegistrationLM05 FFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 FFB

What car is LM05 FFB?

LM05 FFB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 FFB?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 FFB was 119,644 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 FFB passed its MOT?

LM05 FFB has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2017.

Is LM05 FFB ULEZ compliant?

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

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