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KX05 WFZ

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 184,197 miles on the clock, averaging 13,302 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 KX05 WFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,302

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 reading184,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,680
Average per year13,302
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 WFZ 46k81k115k150k184k '08'18'13

Check KX05 WFZ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,197 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage179,517 miles
Since last MOT+20,397 miles
PASS
Mileage159,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage149,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,436 miles
PASS
Mileage136,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,214 miles
PASS
Mileage127,666 miles
Since last MOT+10,775 miles
PASS
Mileage116,891 miles
Since last MOT+12,133 miles
PASS
Mileage104,758 miles
Since last MOT+21,607 miles
PASS
Mileage83,151 miles
Since last MOT+20,870 miles
PASS
Mileage62,281 miles
Since last MOT+15,936 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,345 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

RegistrationKX05 WFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KX05 WFZ

What car is KX05 WFZ?

KX05 WFZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KX05 WFZ?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 WFZ was 184,197 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 WFZ passed its MOT?

KX05 WFZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jul 2018.

Is KX05 WFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX05 WFZ 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 KX05 WFZ?

KX05 WFZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.