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SJ55 WKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 140,251 miles on the clock, averaging 9,982 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 SJ55 WKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,982

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 reading140,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year204
Average per year9,982
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SJ55 WKL 38k63k89k115k140k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,251 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,047 miles
Since last MOT+10,097 miles
PASS
Mileage129,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,455 miles
PASS
Mileage120,495 miles
Since last MOT+9,384 miles
PASS
Mileage111,111 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage101,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,994 miles
PASS
Mileage91,521 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,416 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage83,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,925 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage72,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,086 miles
PASS
Mileage62,609 miles
Since last MOT+12,606 miles
PASS
Mileage50,003 miles
Since last MOT+12,210 miles
PASS
Mileage37,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,793 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

RegistrationSJ55 WKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 WKL

What car is SJ55 WKL?

SJ55 WKL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 WKL?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 WKL was 140,251 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 WKL passed its MOT?

SJ55 WKL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2018.

Is SJ55 WKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 WKL 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 SJ55 WKL?

SJ55 WKL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.