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LM55 MUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 231,489 miles on the clock, averaging 12,043 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 MUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
231,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,043

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 reading231,489 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,043
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LM55 MUA 37k85k134k183k231k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage231,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage231,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,219 miles
PASS
Mileage221,270 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,269 miles
Since last MOT+14,227 miles
PASS
Mileage207,042 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage206,867 miles
Since last MOT+14,078 miles
PASS
Mileage192,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,536 miles
PASS
Mileage181,253 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage170,970 miles
Since last MOT+12,191 miles
PASS
Mileage158,779 miles
Since last MOT+15,754 miles
PASS
Mileage143,025 miles
Since last MOT+11,885 miles
PASS
Mileage131,140 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage122,729 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage113,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,620 miles
PASS
Mileage104,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage96,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage85,967 miles
Since last MOT+14,045 miles
PASS
Mileage71,922 miles
Since last MOT+18,161 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,761 miles
Since last MOT+17,068 miles
PASS
Mileage36,693 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 MUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 MUA

What car is LM55 MUA?

LM55 MUA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM55 MUA?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 MUA was 231,489 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 MUA passed its MOT?

LM55 MUA has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2025.

Is LM55 MUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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