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KS54 SRY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 96,945 miles on the clock, averaging 4,600 miles per year, well below 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 KS54 SRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,600

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,945 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,927
Average per year4,600
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS54 SRY 23k42k60k79k97k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,927 miles
PASS
Mileage81,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,757 miles
PASS
Mileage78,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,579 miles
PASS
Mileage75,682 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage74,447 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,300 miles
Since last MOT+690 miles
PASS
Mileage73,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage71,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage69,111 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage66,157 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage63,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,935 miles
PASS
Mileage58,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage54,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage46,886 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage40,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,904 miles
PASS
Mileage31,096 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage23,284 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

RegistrationKS54 SRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About KS54 SRY

What car is KS54 SRY?

KS54 SRY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KS54 SRY?

The last recorded mileage for KS54 SRY was 96,945 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS54 SRY passed its MOT?

KS54 SRY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2024.

Is KS54 SRY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS54 SRY 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 KS54 SRY?

KS54 SRY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.