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FB05 GKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 156,166 miles on the clock, averaging 7,676 miles per year, around 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 FB05 GKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,676

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,389
Average per year7,676
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FB05 GKL 31k62k94k125k156k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage152,777 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage147,989 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage138,011 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage133,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage128,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage121,897 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,892 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage113,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage107,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,423 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,393 miles
Since last MOT+9,547 miles
PASS
Mileage86,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,675 miles
PASS
Mileage77,171 miles
Since last MOT+11,850 miles
PASS
Mileage65,321 miles
Since last MOT+17,420 miles
PASS
Mileage47,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage39,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage31,035 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

RegistrationFB05 GKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFB — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FB05 GKL

What car is FB05 GKL?

FB05 GKL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FB05 GKL?

The last recorded mileage for FB05 GKL was 156,166 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FB05 GKL passed its MOT?

FB05 GKL has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2024.

Is FB05 GKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FB05 GKL 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 FB05 GKL?

FB05 GKL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.