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LT05 JFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 179,767 miles on the clock, averaging 7,411 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 LT05 JFJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,411

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,767 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,561
Average per year7,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 JFJ 45k79k113k146k180k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage174,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,757 miles
PASS
Mileage166,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage160,318 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage151,104 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,102 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage142,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage132,523 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,388 miles
PASS
Mileage118,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,802 miles
PASS
Mileage104,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage100,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage96,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage92,017 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage88,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,395 miles
PASS
Mileage84,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,984 miles
PASS
Mileage78,620 miles
Since last MOT+5,317 miles
PASS
Mileage73,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,572 miles
PASS
Mileage65,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,731 miles
Since last MOT+10,643 miles
PASS
Mileage55,088 miles
Since last MOT+9,732 miles
PASS
Mileage45,356 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 JFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 JFJ

What car is LT05 JFJ?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 JFJ?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 JFJ was 179,767 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 JFJ passed its MOT?

LT05 JFJ has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is LT05 JFJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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