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LR55 VOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 174,782 miles on the clock, averaging 15,680 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 LR55 VOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
15,680

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,782 miles
Reading date
Miles last year27
Average per year15,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 VOA 59k88k117k146k175k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,782 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage171,434 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,645 miles
PASS
Mileage158,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,654 miles
Since last MOT+19,511 miles
PASS
Mileage139,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,143 miles
Since last MOT+17,675 miles
PASS
Mileage121,468 miles
Since last MOT+17,986 miles
PASS
Mileage103,482 miles
Since last MOT+21,606 miles
PASS
Mileage81,876 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,777 miles
Since last MOT+22,301 miles
PASS
Mileage59,476 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 VOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 VOA

What car is LR55 VOA?

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

What is the mileage of LR55 VOA?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 VOA was 174,782 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 VOA passed its MOT?

LR55 VOA has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2016.

Is LR55 VOA ULEZ compliant?

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

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