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LM55 JZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 146,921 miles on the clock, averaging 9,918 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 JZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,921
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,918

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,921 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year9,918
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM55 JZR 29k59k88k117k147k '09'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,921 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,918 miles
Since last MOT+13,534 miles
PASS
Mileage133,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,849 miles
PASS
Mileage124,535 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage114,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,504 miles
PASS
Mileage102,591 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,519 miles
Since last MOT+12,558 miles
PASS
Mileage89,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage83,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage73,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage64,007 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage54,395 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage42,027 miles
Since last MOT+12,901 miles
PASS
Mileage29,126 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 JZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 JZR

What car is LM55 JZR?

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

What is the mileage of LM55 JZR?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 JZR was 146,921 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 JZR passed its MOT?

LM55 JZR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2020.

Is LM55 JZR ULEZ compliant?

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

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