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KW05 JXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 194,144 miles on the clock, averaging 9,737 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 KW05 JXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,737

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,351
Average per year9,737
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW05 JXP 35k75k114k154k194k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,144 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage186,793 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage182,475 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage179,595 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage176,050 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,044 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage171,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,806 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage164,598 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,554 miles
Since last MOT+12,423 miles
PASS
Mileage152,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage142,293 miles
Since last MOT+19,869 miles
PASS
Mileage122,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,424 miles
Since last MOT+16,430 miles
PASS
Mileage105,994 miles
Since last MOT+16,285 miles
PASS
Mileage89,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,709 miles
Since last MOT+13,521 miles
PASS
Mileage76,188 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage67,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage61,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage54,261 miles
Since last MOT+19,369 miles
PASS
Mileage34,892 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,834 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

RegistrationKW05 JXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KW05 JXP

What car is KW05 JXP?

KW05 JXP is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KW05 JXP?

The last recorded mileage for KW05 JXP was 194,144 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW05 JXP passed its MOT?

KW05 JXP has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2025.

Is KW05 JXP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW05 JXP 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 KW05 JXP?

KW05 JXP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.