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LT05 JEO

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 143,834 miles on the clock, averaging 11,176 miles per year, above 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 LT05 JEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,176

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 reading143,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,804
Average per year11,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 JEO 37k64k90k117k144k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,834 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage141,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage131,612 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,308 miles
PASS
Mileage120,302 miles
Since last MOT+14,388 miles
PASS
Mileage105,914 miles
Since last MOT+18,633 miles
PASS
Mileage87,281 miles
Since last MOT+18,372 miles
PASS
Mileage68,909 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage58,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,362 miles
Since last MOT+12,161 miles
PASS
Mileage46,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,201 miles
Since last MOT+9,247 miles
PASS
Mileage36,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,954 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

RegistrationLT05 JEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 JEO

What car is LT05 JEO?

LT05 JEO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 JEO?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 JEO was 143,834 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 JEO passed its MOT?

LT05 JEO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2017.

Is LT05 JEO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT05 JEO 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 LT05 JEO?

LT05 JEO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.