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LR05 XXJ

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 253,788 miles on the clock, averaging 18,709 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 XXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
253,788
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
18,709

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 reading253,788 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR05 XXJ 34k89k144k199k254k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage253,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage253,788 miles
Since last MOT+31,738 miles
PASS
Mileage222,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage222,050 miles
Since last MOT+29,276 miles
PASS
Mileage192,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,774 miles
Since last MOT+25,221 miles
PASS
Mileage167,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,553 miles
Since last MOT+12,391 miles
PASS
Mileage155,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
PASS
Mileage143,333 miles
Since last MOT+16,633 miles
PASS
Mileage126,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage114,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,391 miles
Since last MOT+16,173 miles
PASS
Mileage85,218 miles
Since last MOT+28,969 miles
PASS
Mileage56,249 miles
Since last MOT+304 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,945 miles
Since last MOT+21,913 miles
PASS
Mileage34,032 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 XXJ
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 XXJ

What car is LR05 XXJ?

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

What is the mileage of LR05 XXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR05 XXJ was 253,788 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR05 XXJ passed its MOT?

LR05 XXJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2019.

Is LR05 XXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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