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LR05 WKK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 179,022 miles on the clock, averaging 10,526 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 WKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,022
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,526

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,022 miles
Reading date
Miles last year109
Average per year10,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 WKK 48k81k114k146k179k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,022 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,913 miles
Since last MOT+10,083 miles
PASS
Mileage168,830 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,829 miles
Since last MOT+24,319 miles
PASS
Mileage144,510 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,509 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage135,977 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
PASS
Mileage126,249 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,246 miles
Since last MOT+12,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage109,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage105,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,228 miles
PASS
Mileage93,663 miles
Since last MOT+12,462 miles
PASS
Mileage81,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,331 miles
PASS
Mileage71,870 miles
Since last MOT+23,684 miles
PASS
Mileage48,186 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 WKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 WKK

What car is LR05 WKK?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 WKK?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 WKK was 179,022 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 WKK passed its MOT?

LR05 WKK has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is LR05 WKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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