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KN05 WBW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 169,879 miles on the clock, averaging 8,757 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 KN05 WBW

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,757

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading169,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,596
Average per year8,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN05 WBW 38k71k104k137k170k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,879 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage154,283 miles
Since last MOT+16,270 miles
PASS
Mileage138,013 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage129,733 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage122,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,543 miles
PASS
Mileage115,098 miles
Since last MOT+15,445 miles
PASS
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage96,809 miles
Since last MOT+2,776 miles
PASS
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage89,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage84,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage80,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage71,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,713 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage47,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage38,427 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

RegistrationKN05 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KN05 WBW

What car is KN05 WBW?

KN05 WBW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KN05 WBW?

The last recorded mileage for KN05 WBW was 169,879 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN05 WBW passed its MOT?

KN05 WBW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 27 Apr 2023.

Is KN05 WBW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN05 WBW 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 KN05 WBW?

KN05 WBW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.