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KY05 VKX

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 168,422 miles on the clock, averaging 7,789 miles per year, around 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 KY05 VKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,789

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,766
Average per year7,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY05 VKX 55k83k112k140k168k '08'22'15

Check KY05 VKX

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage165,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,656 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage163,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,861 miles
Since last MOT+13,459 miles
PASS
Mileage150,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage142,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,968 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage132,480 miles
Since last MOT+12,881 miles
PASS
Mileage119,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,411 miles
PASS
Mileage108,188 miles
Since last MOT+11,876 miles
PASS
Mileage96,312 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
PASS
Mileage96,031 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage93,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage87,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,315 miles
PASS
Mileage79,706 miles
Since last MOT+12,275 miles
PASS
Mileage67,431 miles
Since last MOT+687 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,744 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage57,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage55,122 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

RegistrationKY05 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KY05 VKX

What car is KY05 VKX?

KY05 VKX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY05 VKX?

The last recorded mileage for KY05 VKX was 168,422 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY05 VKX passed its MOT?

KY05 VKX has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2022.

Is KY05 VKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY05 VKX 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 KY05 VKX?

KY05 VKX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.