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LR55 XWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 191,261 miles on the clock, averaging 5,721 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 XWJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,721

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 reading191,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,098
Average per year5,721
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LR55 XWJ 121k139k156k174k191k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,261 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage187,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,200 miles
PASS
Mileage182,963 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,908 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage179,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,322 miles
PASS
Mileage174,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,853 miles
PASS
Mileage167,890 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,137 miles
PASS
Mileage161,747 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage151,847 miles
Since last MOT+4,652 miles
PASS
Mileage147,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,699 miles
PASS
Mileage142,496 miles
Since last MOT+89 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage136,295 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage131,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage121,287 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 XWJ

What car is LR55 XWJ?

LR55 XWJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 XWJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 XWJ was 191,261 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 XWJ passed its MOT?

LR55 XWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2021.

Is LR55 XWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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