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LR55 CLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 145,930 miles on the clock, averaging 6,210 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 CLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,930
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,210

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,930 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,210
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 CLJ 52k75k99k122k146k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,602 miles
PASS
Mileage144,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage143,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage141,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage136,488 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage134,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,302 miles
PASS
Mileage131,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,483 miles
PASS
Mileage129,343 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage125,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage119,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,631 miles
PASS
Mileage115,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage108,125 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage96,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage86,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage78,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,616 miles
Since last MOT+26,693 miles
PASS
Mileage51,923 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 CLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 CLJ

What car is LR55 CLJ?

LR55 CLJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 CLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 CLJ was 145,930 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 CLJ passed its MOT?

LR55 CLJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.

Is LR55 CLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 CLJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR55 CLJ?

LR55 CLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.