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LM05 HRE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 156,351 miles on the clock, averaging 2,795 miles per year, well 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 HRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,795

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading156,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,173
Average per year2,795
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 HRE 113k124k135k145k156k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,351 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage153,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage147,449 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,183 miles
Since last MOT+15,590 miles
PASS
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOT+134 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
PASS
Mileage127,494 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage124,737 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage120,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage113,410 miles
Since last MOT+9,357 miles
PASS
Mileage104,053 miles
Since last MOT+16,980 miles
PASS
Mileage87,073 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,080 miles
PASS
Mileage70,098 miles
PASS
Mileage149,821 miles
Since last MOT+36,913 miles
PASS
Mileage112,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,908 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LM05 HRE

What car is LM05 HRE?

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

What is the mileage of LM05 HRE?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 HRE was 156,351 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 HRE passed its MOT?

LM05 HRE has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2024.

Is LM05 HRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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