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LM55 JZW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 160,703 miles on the clock, averaging 9,183 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 JZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,703
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,183

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 reading160,703 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,633
Average per year9,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM55 JZW 28k61k94k127k161k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,703 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage150,070 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,067 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,522 miles
PASS
Mileage142,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage133,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,164 miles
Since last MOT+11,361 miles
PASS
Mileage121,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage112,128 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,126 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage106,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage102,271 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage94,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage86,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage75,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,009 miles
PASS
Mileage65,797 miles
Since last MOT+11,346 miles
PASS
Mileage54,451 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage43,346 miles
Since last MOT+15,489 miles
PASS
Mileage27,857 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 JZW
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 JZW

What car is LM55 JZW?

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

What is the mileage of LM55 JZW?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 JZW was 160,703 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 JZW passed its MOT?

LM55 JZW has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2023.

Is LM55 JZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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