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WM05 LXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 190,716 miles on the clock, averaging 13,157 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WM05 LXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,716
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,157

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 reading190,716 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,302
Average per year13,157
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 LXU 24k65k107k149k191k '08'21'13

Check WM05 LXU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,716 miles
Since last MOT+21,302 miles
PASS
Mileage169,414 miles
Since last MOT+27,796 miles
PASS
Mileage141,618 miles
Since last MOT+24,668 miles
PASS
Mileage116,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,051 miles
PASS
Mileage102,899 miles
Since last MOT+23,831 miles
PASS
Mileage79,068 miles
Since last MOT+1,687 miles
PASS
Mileage77,381 miles
Since last MOT+13,391 miles
PASS
Mileage63,990 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage55,472 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage50,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage43,883 miles
Since last MOT+6,954 miles
PASS
Mileage36,929 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage30,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,489 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage23,725 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 LXU

What car is WM05 LXU?

WM05 LXU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 LXU?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 LXU was 190,716 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 LXU passed its MOT?

WM05 LXU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2021.

Is WM05 LXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 LXU 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 WM05 LXU?

WM05 LXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.