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FA05 BWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 132,183 miles on the clock, averaging 4,940 miles per year, well 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 FA05 BWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,940

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading132,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,588
Average per year4,940
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA05 BWX 72k87k102k117k132k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,183 miles
Since last MOT+14,588 miles
PASS
Mileage117,595 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,594 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage113,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
PASS
Mileage104,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,369 miles
Since last MOT+13,402 miles
PASS
Mileage90,967 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOT+531 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,253 miles
PASS
Mileage191,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,204 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,299 miles
Since last MOT+18,404 miles
PASS
Mileage171,895 miles
Since last MOT+15,798 miles
PASS
Mileage156,097 miles
Since last MOT+20,806 miles
PASS
Mileage135,291 miles
Since last MOT+22,708 miles
PASS
Mileage112,583 miles
Since last MOT+20,113 miles
PASS
Mileage92,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,662 miles
PASS
Mileage90,808 miles
Since last MOT+18,556 miles
PASS
Mileage72,252 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

RegistrationFA05 BWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 BWX

What car is FA05 BWX?

FA05 BWX is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FA05 BWX?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 BWX was 132,183 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 BWX passed its MOT?

FA05 BWX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2020.

Is FA05 BWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 BWX 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 FA05 BWX?

FA05 BWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.