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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 100,352 miles on the clock, averaging 7,359 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for HR05 WLY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 100,352 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,482 |
| Average per year | 7,359 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HR05 WLY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HR — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About HR05 WLY
What car is HR05 WLY?
HR05 WLY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2011.
What is the mileage of HR05 WLY?
The last recorded mileage for HR05 WLY was 100,352 miles, recorded on 21 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HR05 WLY passed its MOT?
HR05 WLY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Mar 2026.
Is HR05 WLY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HR05 WLY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is HR05 WLY?
HR05 WLY is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.