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VE55 LHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 177,249 miles on the clock, averaging 9,022 miles per year, above 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 VE55 LHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,249
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
9,022

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,249 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE55 LHA 32k69k105k141k177k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage171,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage168,015 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,014 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage166,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,060 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
PASS
Mileage163,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,206 miles
PASS
Mileage159,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,652 miles
PASS
Mileage146,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage144,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage131,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,715 miles
Since last MOT+12,843 miles
PASS
Mileage118,872 miles
Since last MOT+13,873 miles
PASS
Mileage104,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage98,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage94,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,214 miles
PASS
Mileage90,298 miles
Since last MOT+16,804 miles
PASS
Mileage73,494 miles
Since last MOT+22,327 miles
PASS
Mileage51,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,167 miles
Since last MOT+18,818 miles
PASS
Mileage32,349 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,346 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

RegistrationVE55 LHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VE55 LHA

What car is VE55 LHA?

VE55 LHA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VE55 LHA?

The last recorded mileage for VE55 LHA was 177,249 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE55 LHA passed its MOT?

VE55 LHA has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2024.

Is VE55 LHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE55 LHA 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 VE55 LHA?

VE55 LHA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.