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LS05 UXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 151,288 miles on the clock, averaging 7,840 miles per year, around 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 UXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,840

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading151,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,524
Average per year7,840
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS05 UXM 19k52k85k118k151k '08'25'14

Check LS05 UXM

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,288 miles
Since last MOT+19,524 miles
PASS
Mileage131,764 miles
Since last MOT+21,542 miles
PASS
Mileage110,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage103,123 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage100,278 miles
Since last MOT+18,736 miles
PASS
Mileage81,542 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage65,914 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage59,784 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage56,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage49,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,948 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage44,291 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,475 miles
PASS
Mileage39,810 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage33,933 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,932 miles
Since last MOT+4,063 miles
PASS
Mileage29,869 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage24,719 miles
Since last MOT+5,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,103 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 UXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LS05 UXM

What car is LS05 UXM?

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

What is the mileage of LS05 UXM?

The last recorded mileage for LS05 UXM was 151,288 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS05 UXM passed its MOT?

LS05 UXM has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is LS05 UXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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