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LR05 XWX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 170,861 miles on the clock, averaging 7,162 miles per year, below 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 XWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,162

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading170,861 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 XWX 77k101k124k147k171k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,514 miles
PASS
Mileage167,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage162,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage157,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,349 miles
PASS
Mileage153,573 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,572 miles
Since last MOT+1,331 miles
PASS
Mileage152,241 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage149,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage145,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,623 miles
PASS
Mileage141,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage139,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,634 miles
PASS
Mileage132,756 miles
Since last MOT+28,038 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,718 miles
Since last MOT+27,389 miles
PASS
Mileage77,329 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 XWX
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 XWX

What car is LR05 XWX?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 XWX?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 XWX was 170,861 miles, recorded on 17 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 XWX passed its MOT?

LR05 XWX has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2021.

Is LR05 XWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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