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VA05 DLK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 169,263 miles on the clock, averaging 13,111 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for VA05 DLK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,111

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,263 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,733
Average per year13,111
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA05 DLK 34k68k102k135k169k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,733 miles
PASS
Mileage155,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage148,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage141,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,101 miles
PASS
Mileage129,144 miles
Since last MOT+23,974 miles
PASS
Mileage105,170 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,166 miles
Since last MOT+16,461 miles
PASS
Mileage88,705 miles
Since last MOT+17,862 miles
PASS
Mileage70,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,843 miles
Since last MOT+14,836 miles
PASS
Mileage56,007 miles
Since last MOT+14,717 miles
PASS
Mileage41,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage33,855 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VA05 DLK

What car is VA05 DLK?

VA05 DLK is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VA05 DLK?

The last recorded mileage for VA05 DLK was 169,263 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA05 DLK passed its MOT?

VA05 DLK has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2018.

Is VA05 DLK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA05 DLK is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VA05 DLK?

VA05 DLK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.