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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1900cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 199,878 miles on the clock, averaging 13,081 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 JYO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 199,878 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,854 |
| Average per year | 13,081 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | KW05 JYO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KW — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About KW05 JYO
What car is KW05 JYO?
KW05 JYO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KW05 JYO?
The last recorded mileage for KW05 JYO was 199,878 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KW05 JYO passed its MOT?
KW05 JYO has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.
Is KW05 JYO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW05 JYO 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 JYO?
KW05 JYO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.