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LR05 MTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 62,577 miles on the clock, averaging 3,852 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR05 MTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,577
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,852

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 reading62,577 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 MTE 9k22k36k49k63k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,577 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage59,325 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,324 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage57,869 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage54,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage51,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage48,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,293 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage44,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage39,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage35,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,184 miles
PASS
Mileage30,877 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage27,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,397 miles
Since last MOT+3,761 miles
PASS
Mileage23,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage17,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage12,118 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage8,511 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 MTE

What car is LR05 MTE?

LR05 MTE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 MTE?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 MTE was 62,577 miles, recorded on 25 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 MTE passed its MOT?

LR05 MTE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Mar 2022.

Is LR05 MTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR05 MTE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR05 MTE?

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