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PK05 WMW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 197,253 miles on the clock, averaging 11,300 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 PK05 WMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,253
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,300

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,253 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year11,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 WMW 41k80k119k158k197k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,253 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage189,979 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,972 miles
Since last MOT+14,977 miles
PASS
Mileage174,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage165,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage156,611 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage145,491 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,321 miles
Since last MOT+16,186 miles
PASS
Mileage129,135 miles
Since last MOT+15,467 miles
PASS
Mileage113,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,575 miles
PASS
Mileage107,093 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,983 miles
PASS
Mileage100,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,098 miles
Since last MOT+19,045 miles
PASS
Mileage81,053 miles
Since last MOT+23,107 miles
PASS
Mileage57,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,946 miles
Since last MOT+17,396 miles
PASS
Mileage40,550 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 WMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 WMW

What car is PK05 WMW?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 WMW?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 WMW was 197,253 miles, recorded on 6 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 WMW passed its MOT?

PK05 WMW has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2022.

Is PK05 WMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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