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LT55 WJO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 162,588 miles on the clock, averaging 6,966 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 LT55 WJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,966

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 reading162,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,429
Average per year6,966
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 WJO 64k89k113k138k163k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,588 miles
Since last MOT+3,429 miles
PASS
Mileage159,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage156,130 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage150,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,652 miles
PASS
Mileage144,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,239 miles
Since last MOT+12,717 miles
PASS
Mileage131,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage125,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage115,688 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage110,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,498 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage105,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage98,677 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,670 miles
Since last MOT+11,416 miles
PASS
Mileage87,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,688 miles
PASS
Mileage82,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,566 miles
Since last MOT+18,195 miles
PASS
Mileage64,371 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

RegistrationLT55 WJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 WJO

What car is LT55 WJO?

LT55 WJO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT55 WJO?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 WJO was 162,588 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 WJO passed its MOT?

LT55 WJO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2022.

Is LT55 WJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT55 WJO 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 LT55 WJO?

LT55 WJO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.