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LT55 WJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 56,293 miles on the clock, averaging 2,017 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LT55 WJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
56,293
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,017

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,293 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,363
Average per year2,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LT55 WJU 21k30k39k47k56k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage53,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage51,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,604 miles
PASS
Mileage48,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,037 miles
PASS
Mileage47,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,621 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage46,773 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
PASS
Mileage46,185 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage45,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,008 miles
PASS
Mileage44,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage42,621 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage40,372 miles
Since last MOT+2,207 miles
PASS
Mileage38,165 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,166 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage35,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage31,621 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage28,025 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage24,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,658 miles
PASS
Mileage22,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 WJU

What car is LT55 WJU?

LT55 WJU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT55 WJU?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 WJU was 56,293 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 WJU passed its MOT?

LT55 WJU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is LT55 WJU ULEZ compliant?

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

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