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KY55 WML

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 185,265 miles on the clock, averaging 10,703 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 KY55 WML

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,265
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,703

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 reading185,265 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,689
Average per year10,703
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 WML 38k75k112k148k185k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage179,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,618 miles
PASS
Mileage174,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage169,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,441 miles
PASS
Mileage160,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,762 miles
PASS
Mileage153,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,254 miles
Since last MOT+10,191 miles
PASS
Mileage143,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,934 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage133,752 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage123,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,618 miles
PASS
Mileage111,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage100,283 miles
Since last MOT+15,223 miles
PASS
Mileage85,060 miles
Since last MOT+15,132 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,928 miles
Since last MOT+15,766 miles
PASS
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOT+16,349 miles
PASS
Mileage37,813 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,811 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

RegistrationKY55 WML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 WML

What car is KY55 WML?

KY55 WML is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 WML?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 WML was 185,265 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 WML passed its MOT?

KY55 WML has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2022.

Is KY55 WML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 WML 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 KY55 WML?

KY55 WML is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.