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LS05 FSJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 50,955 miles on the clock, averaging 2,245 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 LS05 FSJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
50,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading50,955 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,006
Average per year2,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS05 FSJ 11k21k31k41k51k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage50,955 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage39,949 miles
Since last MOT+257 miles
PASS
Mileage39,692 miles
Since last MOT+416 miles
PASS
Mileage39,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,276 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage38,833 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
PASS
Mileage38,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage37,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,171 miles
PASS
Mileage36,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,307 miles
Since last MOT+1,316 miles
PASS
Mileage34,991 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage32,872 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage30,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,912 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage28,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage26,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,085 miles
PASS
Mileage24,257 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage22,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,936 miles
PASS
Mileage19,843 miles
Since last MOT+4,303 miles
PASS
Mileage15,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage12,555 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage11,388 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

RegistrationLS05 FSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LS05 FSJ

What car is LS05 FSJ?

LS05 FSJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LS05 FSJ?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 FSJ was 50,955 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 FSJ passed its MOT?

LS05 FSJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is LS05 FSJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS05 FSJ 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 LS05 FSJ?

LS05 FSJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.