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LM05 YFF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 174,779 miles on the clock, averaging 8,251 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 YFF

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,779
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
8,251

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,779 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,251
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 YFF 89k111k132k153k175k '08'18'15

Check LM05 YFF

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage170,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,856 miles
PASS
Mileage166,879 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,864 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage164,884 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage160,483 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,842 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage148,476 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage129,843 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage121,178 miles
Since last MOT+21,194 miles
PASS
Mileage99,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage89,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 YFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 YFF

What car is LM05 YFF?

LM05 YFF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 YFF?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 YFF was 174,779 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 YFF passed its MOT?

LM05 YFF has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.

Is LM05 YFF ULEZ compliant?

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

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