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LT05 VFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 160,557 miles on the clock, averaging 8,226 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LT05 VFO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,557
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,226

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 reading160,557 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,117
Average per year8,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT05 VFO 28k61k94k127k161k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage152,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,440 miles
Since last MOT+5,866 miles
PASS
Mileage146,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,574 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage141,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage138,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage135,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage127,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage117,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,697 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage111,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage104,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,646 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage96,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,280 miles
Since last MOT+10,422 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,460 miles
PASS
Mileage74,398 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage63,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+13,276 miles
PASS
Mileage38,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,593 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage28,241 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LT05 VFO

What car is LT05 VFO?

LT05 VFO is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT05 VFO?

The last recorded mileage for LT05 VFO was 160,557 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT05 VFO passed its MOT?

LT05 VFO has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 21 Mar 2024.

Is LT05 VFO ULEZ compliant?

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

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