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LR55 FNU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 162,467 miles on the clock, averaging 4,429 miles per year, well 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 LR55 FNU

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,467
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,429

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

Low mileage
Latest reading162,467 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,197
Average per year4,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 FNU 103k118k133k148k162k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,197 miles
PASS
Mileage161,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,270 miles
PASS
Mileage169,103 miles
Since last MOT+13,862 miles
PASS
Mileage155,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage153,931 miles
Since last MOT+2,870 miles
PASS
Mileage151,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage147,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage143,614 miles
Since last MOT+3,521 miles
PASS
Mileage140,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage137,492 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage135,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage133,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage126,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,371 miles
Since last MOT+23,431 miles
PASS
Mileage102,940 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 FNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 FNU

What car is LR55 FNU?

LR55 FNU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 FNU?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 FNU was 162,467 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 FNU passed its MOT?

LR55 FNU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2022.

Is LR55 FNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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