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PF05 LXH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 150,175 miles on the clock, averaging 6,667 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 PF05 LXH

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,175
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,667

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading150,175 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF05 LXH 38k66k94k122k150k '08'25'18

Check PF05 LXH

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,372 miles
PASS
Mileage147,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage144,730 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage137,441 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage128,821 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage122,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage113,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage108,136 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,088 miles
Since last MOT+5,062 miles
PASS
Mileage103,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage95,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,914 miles
Since last MOT+11,620 miles
PASS
Mileage84,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,294 miles
Since last MOT+16,674 miles
PASS
Mileage67,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage66,171 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage60,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage55,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage49,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,184 miles
PASS
Mileage37,955 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

RegistrationPF05 LXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PF05 LXH

What car is PF05 LXH?

PF05 LXH is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PF05 LXH?

The last recorded mileage for PF05 LXH was 150,175 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF05 LXH passed its MOT?

PF05 LXH has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2025.

Is PF05 LXH ULEZ compliant?

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

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