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SL05 JWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 107,321 miles on the clock, averaging 5,331 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 SL05 JWK

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,331

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,321 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,175
Average per year5,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 JWK 19k41k63k85k107k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage107,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage101,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,146 miles
Since last MOT+11,064 miles
PASS
Mileage90,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,082 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage89,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,220 miles
PASS
Mileage87,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,944 miles
PASS
Mileage84,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage80,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,290 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage76,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage71,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage63,397 miles
Since last MOT+10,832 miles
PASS
Mileage52,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,866 miles
PASS
Mileage43,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage36,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage31,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,419 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,123 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage19,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,083 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

RegistrationSL05 JWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 JWK

What car is SL05 JWK?

SL05 JWK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 JWK?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 JWK was 107,321 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 JWK passed its MOT?

SL05 JWK has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 30 Sep 2024.

Is SL05 JWK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 JWK 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 SL05 JWK?

SL05 JWK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.