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LM55 GFK

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 188,303 miles on the clock, averaging 11,020 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 LM55 GFK

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
11,020

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 reading188,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,535
Average per year11,020
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM55 GFK 28k68k108k148k188k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,303 miles
Since last MOT+19,535 miles
PASS
Mileage168,768 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,734 miles
Since last MOT+12,761 miles
PASS
Mileage155,973 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,882 miles
Since last MOT+13,362 miles
PASS
Mileage142,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,520 miles
Since last MOT+20,097 miles
PASS
Mileage122,423 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage112,608 miles
Since last MOT+10,904 miles
PASS
Mileage101,704 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,825 miles
PASS
Mileage83,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage74,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage64,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage59,376 miles
Since last MOT+139 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,052 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage43,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage39,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,768 miles
PASS
Mileage27,674 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,669 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

RegistrationLM55 GFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 GFK

What car is LM55 GFK?

LM55 GFK is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM55 GFK?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 GFK was 188,303 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 GFK passed its MOT?

LM55 GFK has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2023.

Is LM55 GFK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM55 GFK 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 LM55 GFK?

LM55 GFK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.