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DF05 KZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 60,381 miles on the clock, averaging 6,671 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 DF05 KZD

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,671

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading60,381 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF05 KZD 27k36k44k52k60k '08'13'11

Check DF05 KZD

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage55,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage49,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage41,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage34,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage27,395 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

RegistrationDF05 KZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 KZD

What car is DF05 KZD?

DF05 KZD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 KZD?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 KZD was 60,381 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 KZD passed its MOT?

DF05 KZD has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Jul 2013.

Is DF05 KZD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 KZD 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 DF05 KZD?

DF05 KZD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.