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LR05 RXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 131,615 miles on the clock, averaging 6,735 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR05 RXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,615
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
6,735

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,615 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,735
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR05 RXB 25k52k78k105k132k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,615 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage122,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,182 miles
PASS
Mileage115,765 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage110,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage103,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage96,853 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage89,435 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage79,665 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage71,946 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage65,275 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage57,495 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage49,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage43,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage38,917 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage34,177 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,164 miles
Since last MOT+8,888 miles
PASS
Mileage25,276 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 RXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 RXB

What car is LR05 RXB?

LR05 RXB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR05 RXB?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 RXB was 131,615 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 RXB passed its MOT?

LR05 RXB has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2024.

Is LR05 RXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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