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SO55 WJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourRed
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 1900cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 112,540 miles on the clock, averaging 7,021 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 SO55 WJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,021

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,021
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO55 WJZ 9k35k61k87k113k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,540 miles
Since last MOT+6,485 miles
PASS
Mileage106,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage100,419 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage93,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,909 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage86,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,888 miles
PASS
Mileage78,514 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage70,773 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,772 miles
Since last MOT+9,913 miles
PASS
Mileage60,859 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,856 miles
Since last MOT+8,424 miles
PASS
Mileage52,432 miles
Since last MOT+17,556 miles
PASS
Mileage34,876 miles
Since last MOT+14,347 miles
PASS
Mileage20,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage17,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage14,555 miles
Since last MOT+3,006 miles
PASS
Mileage11,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,970 miles
PASS
Mileage8,579 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

RegistrationSO55 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 WJZ

What car is SO55 WJZ?

SO55 WJZ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 WJZ?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 WJZ was 112,540 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 WJZ passed its MOT?

SO55 WJZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2023.

Is SO55 WJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 WJZ 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 SO55 WJZ?

SO55 WJZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.