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LR05 PXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 101,012 miles on the clock, averaging 8,914 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LR05 PXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,914

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading101,012 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 PXW 27k46k64k83k101k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,836 miles
PASS
Mileage99,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage92,356 miles
Since last MOT+14,882 miles
PASS
Mileage77,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,474 miles
Since last MOT+12,039 miles
PASS
Mileage65,435 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage54,254 miles
Since last MOT+12,375 miles
PASS
Mileage41,879 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,030 miles
PASS
Mileage29,848 miles
Since last MOT+2,767 miles
PASS
Mileage27,081 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 PXW

What car is LR05 PXW?

LR05 PXW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 PXW?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 PXW was 101,012 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 PXW passed its MOT?

LR05 PXW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2016.

Is LR05 PXW ULEZ compliant?

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

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