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SY05 PUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 183,912 miles on the clock, averaging 11,976 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 PUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,912
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
11,976

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,912 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,976
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY05 PUE 41k77k112k148k184k '08'20'14

Check SY05 PUE

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,913 miles
PASS
Mileage171,999 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage160,751 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage149,622 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage141,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,864 miles
PASS
Mileage127,214 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,210 miles
Since last MOT+19,323 miles
PASS
Mileage107,887 miles
Since last MOT+18,823 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,064 miles
Since last MOT+9,499 miles
PASS
Mileage79,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage70,846 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage61,836 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,834 miles
Since last MOT+20,972 miles
PASS
Mileage40,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,862 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 PUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 PUE

What car is SY05 PUE?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 PUE?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 PUE was 183,912 miles, recorded on 6 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 PUE passed its MOT?

SY05 PUE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2020.

Is SY05 PUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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