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PY05 KFT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 121,558 miles on the clock, averaging 6,077 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 PY05 KFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,077

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 reading121,558 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,077
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY05 KFT 18k44k70k96k122k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage114,837 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage108,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage102,427 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage95,968 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage88,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage81,245 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage73,586 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,355 miles
PASS
Mileage65,222 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,212 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage56,607 miles
Since last MOT+8,329 miles
PASS
Mileage48,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,278 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage40,250 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,050 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage33,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage27,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage23,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage18,231 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

RegistrationPY05 KFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 KFT

What car is PY05 KFT?

PY05 KFT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY05 KFT?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 KFT was 121,558 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 KFT passed its MOT?

PY05 KFT has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2025.

Is PY05 KFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY05 KFT 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 PY05 KFT?

PY05 KFT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.