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AV55 WRW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 126,046 miles on the clock, averaging 9,624 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 AV55 WRW

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,046
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,624

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,046 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,808
Average per year9,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV55 WRW 57k74k91k109k126k '09'16'12

Check AV55 WRW

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,046 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage118,238 miles
Since last MOT+16,722 miles
PASS
Mileage101,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage93,259 miles
Since last MOT+58,779 miles
PASS
Mileage34,480 miles
PASS
Mileage64,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage56,667 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

RegistrationAV55 WRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 WRW

What car is AV55 WRW?

AV55 WRW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 WRW?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 WRW was 126,046 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 WRW passed its MOT?

AV55 WRW has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jul 2016.

Is AV55 WRW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 WRW 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 AV55 WRW?

AV55 WRW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.