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LT05 VEM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 177,711 miles on the clock, averaging 12,692 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LT05 VEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,692

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year72
Average per year12,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 VEM 26k64k102k140k178k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,711 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage169,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage162,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage154,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage148,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,202 miles
PASS
Mileage142,936 miles
Since last MOT+21,858 miles
PASS
Mileage121,078 miles
Since last MOT+16,558 miles
PASS
Mileage104,520 miles
Since last MOT+14,572 miles
PASS
Mileage89,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,948 miles
Since last MOT+15,911 miles
PASS
Mileage74,037 miles
Since last MOT+21,309 miles
PASS
Mileage52,728 miles
Since last MOT+23,086 miles
PASS
Mileage29,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage26,413 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 VEM

What car is LT05 VEM?

LT05 VEM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 VEM?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 VEM was 177,711 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 VEM passed its MOT?

LT05 VEM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2020.

Is LT05 VEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT05 VEM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LT05 VEM?

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