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PK05 WMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 143,009 miles on the clock, averaging 8,788 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 PK05 WMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,788

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,859
Average per year8,788
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK05 WMO 45k69k94k118k143k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,009 miles
Since last MOT+9,859 miles
PASS
Mileage133,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage123,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage113,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage106,209 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
Mileage94,803 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,373 miles
PASS
Mileage86,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage81,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,332 miles
Since last MOT+5,112 miles
PASS
Mileage76,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,336 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,281 miles
PASS
Mileage58,603 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage44,958 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

RegistrationPK05 WMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 WMO

What car is PK05 WMO?

PK05 WMO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 WMO?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 WMO was 143,009 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 WMO passed its MOT?

PK05 WMO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2019.

Is PK05 WMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 WMO 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 PK05 WMO?

PK05 WMO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.