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LR05 WJX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 206,511 miles on the clock, averaging 10,294 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 WJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,511
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,294

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading206,511 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 WJX 74k107k141k174k207k '08'21'16

Check LR05 WJX

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage206,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage206,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage201,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,260 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage193,103 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage190,121 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage178,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage167,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,882 miles
Since last MOT+14,744 miles
PASS
Mileage153,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,138 miles
Since last MOT+14,576 miles
PASS
Mileage138,562 miles
Since last MOT+16,284 miles
PASS
Mileage122,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,278 miles
Since last MOT+21,499 miles
PASS
Mileage100,779 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage90,727 miles
Since last MOT+16,238 miles
PASS
Mileage74,489 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 WJX
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 WJX

What car is LR05 WJX?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 WJX?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 WJX was 206,511 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 WJX passed its MOT?

LR05 WJX has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2021.

Is LR05 WJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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