Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 170,222 miles on the clock, averaging 8,619 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 FD05 PFX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,222 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 52 |
| Average per year | 8,619 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | FD05 PFX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FD05 PFX
What car is FD05 PFX?
FD05 PFX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of FD05 PFX?
The last recorded mileage for FD05 PFX was 170,222 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD05 PFX passed its MOT?
FD05 PFX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2022.
Is FD05 PFX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD05 PFX 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 FD05 PFX?
FD05 PFX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.