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GY05 AXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 142,368 miles on the clock, averaging 10,978 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 GY05 AXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,978

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,372
Average per year10,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 AXW 43k68k93k118k142k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,368 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage138,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage137,114 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage132,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage121,933 miles
Since last MOT+12,399 miles
PASS
Mileage109,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,534 miles
Since last MOT+14,583 miles
PASS
Mileage94,951 miles
Since last MOT+17,390 miles
PASS
Mileage77,561 miles
Since last MOT+16,725 miles
PASS
Mileage60,836 miles
Since last MOT+17,536 miles
PASS
Mileage43,300 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

RegistrationGY05 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 AXW

What car is GY05 AXW?

GY05 AXW is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 AXW was 142,368 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 AXW passed its MOT?

GY05 AXW has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2017.

Is GY05 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 AXW 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 GY05 AXW?

GY05 AXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.