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LM05 UTU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 111,629 miles on the clock, averaging 7,018 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 UTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,018

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 reading111,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,789
Average per year7,018
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 UTU 24k46k68k90k112k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage104,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,744 miles
PASS
Mileage94,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage89,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage81,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,641 miles
PASS
Mileage78,820 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,815 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage74,224 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage72,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage68,784 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,713 miles
PASS
Mileage62,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage52,677 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage42,360 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage34,628 miles
Since last MOT+10,375 miles
PASS
Mileage24,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,253 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UTU
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 UTU

What car is LM05 UTU?

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

What is the mileage of LM05 UTU?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 UTU was 111,629 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 UTU passed its MOT?

LM05 UTU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2020.

Is LM05 UTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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