Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1900cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 184,505 miles on the clock, averaging 12,306 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 XKT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 184,505 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,873 |
| Average per year | 12,306 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY05 XKT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 XKT
What car is SY05 XKT?
SY05 XKT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XKT?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XKT was 184,505 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XKT passed its MOT?
SY05 XKT has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2019.
Is SY05 XKT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XKT 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 XKT?
SY05 XKT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.