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LS05 RUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 190,420 miles on the clock, averaging 16,577 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS05 RUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
16,577

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 reading190,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,560
Average per year16,577
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS05 RUW 39k77k115k153k190k '08'17'12

Check LS05 RUW

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,560 miles
PASS
Mileage180,860 miles
Since last MOT+19,043 miles
PASS
Mileage161,817 miles
Since last MOT+19,901 miles
PASS
Mileage141,916 miles
Since last MOT+18,220 miles
PASS
Mileage123,696 miles
Since last MOT+20,376 miles
PASS
Mileage103,320 miles
Since last MOT+19,954 miles
PASS
Mileage83,366 miles
Since last MOT+14,359 miles
PASS
Mileage69,007 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage55,836 miles
Since last MOT+16,532 miles
PASS
Mileage39,304 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,289 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 RUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LS05 RUW

What car is LS05 RUW?

LS05 RUW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LS05 RUW?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 RUW was 190,420 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 RUW passed its MOT?

LS05 RUW has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jun 2017.

Is LS05 RUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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