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LM05 YFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 124,232 miles on the clock, averaging 6,900 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LM05 YFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,900

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 YFU 8k37k66k95k124k '08'25'18

Check LM05 YFU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,232 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage114,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage108,099 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
PASS
Mileage100,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage98,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,343 miles
PASS
Mileage96,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,224 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage88,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,105 miles
Since last MOT+11,443 miles
PASS
Mileage76,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage70,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage65,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage60,792 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage56,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage53,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage48,964 miles
Since last MOT+12,118 miles
PASS
Mileage36,846 miles
Since last MOT+14,129 miles
PASS
Mileage22,717 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage10,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,992 miles
PASS
Mileage8,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 YFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 YFU

What car is LM05 YFU?

LM05 YFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 YFU?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 YFU was 124,232 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 YFU passed its MOT?

LM05 YFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2025.

Is LM05 YFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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