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KX05 WNL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 130,437 miles on the clock, averaging 7,228 miles per year, 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 KX05 WNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,228

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

Below average
Latest reading130,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year230
Average per year7,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX05 WNL 28k53k79k105k130k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,437 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,999 miles
PASS
Mileage116,208 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
PASS
Mileage104,162 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,020 miles
PASS
Mileage101,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage95,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage92,285 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage89,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage82,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,535 miles
PASS
Mileage76,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,051 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage66,229 miles
Since last MOT+9,470 miles
PASS
Mileage56,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage48,218 miles
Since last MOT+10,306 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,912 miles
Since last MOT+10,067 miles
PASS
Mileage27,845 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 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 WNL

What car is KX05 WNL?

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

What is the mileage of KX05 WNL?

The last recorded mileage for KX05 WNL was 130,437 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX05 WNL passed its MOT?

KX05 WNL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2022.

Is KX05 WNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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