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LM55 MVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 110,526 miles on the clock, averaging 3,894 miles per year, well 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 MVO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
110,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,894

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading110,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year857
Average per year3,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM55 MVO 45k61k78k94k111k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,526 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage109,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,843 miles
PASS
Mileage107,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage105,580 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage104,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage102,489 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage100,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage96,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage94,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,128 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage90,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage85,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage80,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage74,313 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage68,727 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage62,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage55,827 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage49,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage44,551 miles

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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 MVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LM55 MVO

What car is LM55 MVO?

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

What is the mileage of LM55 MVO?

The last recorded mileage for LM55 MVO was 110,526 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM55 MVO passed its MOT?

LM55 MVO has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Dec 2025.

Is LM55 MVO ULEZ compliant?

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

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