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LT05 JHF

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 156,422 miles on the clock, averaging 5,722 miles per year, below 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 JHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,722

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,842
Average per year5,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 JHF 93k109k125k141k156k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,422 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage152,580 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,215 miles
PASS
Mileage150,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage147,159 miles
Since last MOT+4,733 miles
PASS
Mileage142,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage139,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage138,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage134,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,097 miles
PASS
Mileage132,991 miles
Since last MOT+13,817 miles
PASS
Mileage119,174 miles
Since last MOT+26,236 miles
PASS
Mileage92,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,938 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 JHF
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 JHF

What car is LT05 JHF?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 JHF?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 JHF was 156,422 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 JHF passed its MOT?

LT05 JHF has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is LT05 JHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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