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PF05 LWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 119,842 miles on the clock, averaging 5,437 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for PF05 LWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,842
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
5,437

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,406
Average per year5,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF05 LWX 22k47k71k95k120k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage119,842 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage118,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage116,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage111,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage107,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage101,428 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage93,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage88,349 miles
Since last MOT+5,074 miles
PASS
Mileage83,275 miles
Since last MOT+5,275 miles
PASS
Mileage78,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,687 miles
PASS
Mileage69,313 miles
Since last MOT+15,174 miles
PASS
Mileage54,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage46,638 miles
PASS
Mileage62,462 miles
Since last MOT+22,762 miles
PASS
Mileage39,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage35,109 miles
Since last MOT+5,962 miles
PASS
Mileage29,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage22,339 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 LWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PF05 LWX

What car is PF05 LWX?

PF05 LWX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PF05 LWX?

The last recorded mileage for PF05 LWX was 119,842 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF05 LWX passed its MOT?

PF05 LWX has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 29 Apr 2026.

Is PF05 LWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF05 LWX 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 PF05 LWX?

PF05 LWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.