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KW05 UJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 227,603 miles on the clock, averaging 10,529 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 UJX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
227,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,529

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading227,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,880
Average per year10,529
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW05 UJX 41k88k134k181k228k '08'26'18

Check KW05 UJX

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage221,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage216,274 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage216,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage209,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage203,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage203,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage196,685 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,685 miles
Since last MOT+20,369 miles
PASS
Mileage176,316 miles
Since last MOT+13,613 miles
PASS
Mileage162,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,703 miles
Since last MOT+15,117 miles
PASS
Mileage147,586 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,563 miles
Since last MOT+15,269 miles
PASS
Mileage132,294 miles
Since last MOT+15,625 miles
PASS
Mileage116,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,052 miles
PASS
Mileage106,617 miles
Since last MOT+14,089 miles
PASS
Mileage92,528 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage79,374 miles
Since last MOT+11,636 miles
PASS
Mileage67,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage57,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage53,030 miles
Since last MOT+11,854 miles
PASS
Mileage41,176 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 UJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 UJX

What car is KW05 UJX?

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

What is the mileage of KW05 UJX?

The last recorded mileage for KW05 UJX was 227,603 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW05 UJX passed its MOT?

KW05 UJX has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is KW05 UJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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