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VE55 LZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 89,582 miles on the clock, averaging 9,296 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 LZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
9,296

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 reading89,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,521
Average per year9,296
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE55 LZA 44k55k67k78k90k '08'13'11

Check VE55 LZA

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage83,061 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage75,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage67,573 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
Mileage56,041 miles
Since last MOT+12,143 miles
PASS
Mileage43,898 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 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VE55 LZA

What car is VE55 LZA?

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

What is the mileage of VE55 LZA?

The last recorded mileage for VE55 LZA was 89,582 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE55 LZA passed its MOT?

VE55 LZA has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2013.

Is VE55 LZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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