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LR05 KUY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 135,038 miles on the clock, averaging 9,310 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 LR05 KUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,038
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,310

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,038 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,310
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR05 KUY 61k79k98k116k135k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage127,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage118,692 miles
Since last MOT+7,545 miles
PASS
Mileage111,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
PASS
Mileage99,722 miles
Since last MOT+10,653 miles
PASS
Mileage89,069 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage79,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,704 miles
PASS
Mileage69,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage60,681 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

RegistrationLR05 KUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 KUY

What car is LR05 KUY?

LR05 KUY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 KUY?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 KUY was 135,038 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 KUY passed its MOT?

LR05 KUY has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Mar 2016.

Is LR05 KUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 KUY 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 LR05 KUY?

LR05 KUY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.