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LT05 OFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 139,020 miles on the clock, averaging 5,935 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 OFG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,935

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading139,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,781
Average per year5,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 OFG 33k59k86k112k139k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,020 miles
Since last MOT+17,781 miles
PASS
Mileage121,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,226 miles
PASS
Mileage112,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage108,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage104,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,777 miles
PASS
Mileage100,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage96,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage90,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage84,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage79,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,808 miles
PASS
Mileage74,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage69,735 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage64,578 miles
Since last MOT+5,266 miles
PASS
Mileage59,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage52,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage45,824 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage38,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage32,540 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 OFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 OFG

What car is LT05 OFG?

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

What is the mileage of LT05 OFG?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 OFG was 139,020 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 OFG passed its MOT?

LT05 OFG has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.

Is LT05 OFG ULEZ compliant?

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

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