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LS05 TLJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 179,869 miles on the clock, averaging 10,397 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS05 TLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,397

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,869 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,397
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS05 TLJ 37k73k109k144k180k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,869 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage173,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage164,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage157,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,090 miles
PASS
Mileage147,092 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,337 miles
PASS
Mileage134,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,773 miles
PASS
Mileage120,981 miles
Since last MOT+15,244 miles
PASS
Mileage105,737 miles
Since last MOT+12,018 miles
PASS
Mileage93,719 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage83,192 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage70,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,769 miles
Since last MOT+12,374 miles
PASS
Mileage58,395 miles
Since last MOT+8,885 miles
PASS
Mileage49,510 miles
Since last MOT+12,077 miles
PASS
Mileage37,433 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TLJ
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 TLJ

What car is LS05 TLJ?

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

What is the mileage of LS05 TLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 TLJ was 179,869 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 TLJ passed its MOT?

LS05 TLJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2022.

Is LS05 TLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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