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LM05 YFD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 144,257 miles on the clock, averaging 13,083 miles per year, above 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 YFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,083

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 reading144,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,851
Average per year13,083
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM05 YFD 25k55k85k114k144k '08'17'13

Check LM05 YFD

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,257 miles
Since last MOT+9,851 miles
PASS
Mileage134,406 miles
Since last MOT+13,886 miles
PASS
Mileage120,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,520 miles
Since last MOT+16,582 miles
PASS
Mileage103,938 miles
Since last MOT+17,542 miles
PASS
Mileage86,396 miles
Since last MOT+18,964 miles
PASS
Mileage67,432 miles
Since last MOT+16,517 miles
PASS
Mileage50,915 miles
Since last MOT+16,866 miles
PASS
Mileage34,049 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage24,792 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,789 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 YFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 YFD

What car is LM05 YFD?

LM05 YFD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 YFD?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 YFD was 144,257 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 YFD passed its MOT?

LM05 YFD has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is LM05 YFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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