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SY05 AAN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 186,927 miles on the clock, averaging 11,717 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 SY05 AAN

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,717

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year165
Average per year11,717
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 AAN 49k83k118k152k187k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,927 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,844 miles
PASS
Mileage177,918 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,913 miles
Since last MOT+13,953 miles
PASS
Mileage163,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage160,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage156,667 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage152,342 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,319 miles
Since last MOT+16,006 miles
PASS
Mileage136,313 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,298 miles
Since last MOT+16,134 miles
PASS
Mileage120,164 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,927 miles
Since last MOT+17,910 miles
PASS
Mileage102,017 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,886 miles
Since last MOT+18,973 miles
PASS
Mileage82,913 miles
Since last MOT+16,682 miles
PASS
Mileage66,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,231 miles
Since last MOT+17,702 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,529 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

RegistrationSY05 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 AAN

What car is SY05 AAN?

SY05 AAN is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 AAN?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 AAN was 186,927 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 AAN passed its MOT?

SY05 AAN has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2019.

Is SY05 AAN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 AAN 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 SY05 AAN?

SY05 AAN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.