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LR55 XMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 97,251 miles on the clock, averaging 5,596 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 XMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,596

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,046
Average per year5,596
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 XMV 7k29k52k75k97k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,046 miles
PASS
Mileage95,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,467 miles
PASS
Mileage91,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,466 miles
PASS
Mileage89,271 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage82,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,531 miles
Since last MOT+6,974 miles
PASS
Mileage75,557 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage69,726 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,726 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage65,572 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOT+8,860 miles
PASS
Mileage51,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage45,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage42,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,618 miles
PASS
Mileage33,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage25,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage18,027 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage12,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage10,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,534 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage6,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 XMV

What car is LR55 XMV?

LR55 XMV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 XMV?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 XMV was 97,251 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 XMV passed its MOT?

LR55 XMV has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2025.

Is LR55 XMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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