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LR05 WLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 118,118 miles on the clock, averaging 9,392 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 WLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,392

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,117
Average per year9,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 WLW 40k59k79k99k118k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage110,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,470 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,531 miles
Since last MOT+18,969 miles
PASS
Mileage82,562 miles
Since last MOT+13,661 miles
PASS
Mileage68,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,947 miles
PASS
Mileage59,954 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage48,945 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage39,772 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 WLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LR05 WLW

What car is LR05 WLW?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 WLW?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 WLW was 118,118 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 WLW passed its MOT?

LR05 WLW has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2016.

Is LR05 WLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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