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LM55 KAX

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 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 125,465 miles on the clock, averaging 6,270 miles per year, below 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 KAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year6,270
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM55 KAX 27k52k76k101k125k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,465 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,453 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage116,955 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage112,209 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage108,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage104,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,953 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage100,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage92,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage87,583 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage81,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage75,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage69,199 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage61,205 miles
Since last MOT+8,638 miles
PASS
Mileage52,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,687 miles
PASS
Mileage45,880 miles
Since last MOT+8,584 miles
PASS
Mileage37,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage30,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage27,305 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 KAX
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 KAX

What car is LM55 KAX?

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

What is the mileage of LM55 KAX?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 KAX was 125,465 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 KAX passed its MOT?

LM55 KAX has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2024.

Is LM55 KAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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