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LR55 ELU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 134,077 miles on the clock, averaging 7,604 miles per year, around 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 LR55 ELU

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,077
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,604

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading134,077 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 ELU 20k48k77k106k134k '08'23'16

Check LR55 ELU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage129,466 miles
Since last MOT+16,011 miles
PASS
Mileage113,455 miles
Since last MOT+3,725 miles
PASS
Mileage109,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage102,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage97,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,267 miles
PASS
Mileage91,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,353 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage85,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage76,585 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage66,920 miles
Since last MOT+17,378 miles
PASS
Mileage49,542 miles
Since last MOT+242 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,599 miles
PASS
Mileage42,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage36,952 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage31,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage31,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,902 miles
PASS
Mileage19,956 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

RegistrationLR55 ELU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 ELU

What car is LR55 ELU?

LR55 ELU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 ELU?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 ELU was 134,077 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 ELU passed its MOT?

LR55 ELU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2023.

Is LR55 ELU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 ELU 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 LR55 ELU?

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