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VA05 GNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 174,252 miles on the clock, averaging 7,892 miles per year, around 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 VA05 GNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,252
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,892

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,252 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA05 GNF 48k80k111k143k174k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,252 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,320 miles
PASS
Mileage161,930 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,927 miles
Since last MOT+14,384 miles
PASS
Mileage147,543 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,539 miles
Since last MOT+15,090 miles
PASS
Mileage132,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,449 miles
Since last MOT+13,645 miles
PASS
Mileage118,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,357 miles
PASS
Mileage107,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,651 miles
PASS
Mileage94,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,613 miles
PASS
Mileage92,183 miles
Since last MOT+52,275 miles
PASS
Mileage39,908 miles
PASS
Mileage81,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage76,162 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,137 miles
PASS
Mileage71,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage65,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage60,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
PASS
Mileage55,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage51,781 miles
Since last MOT+3,364 miles
PASS
Mileage48,417 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

RegistrationVA05 GNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VA05 GNF

What car is VA05 GNF?

VA05 GNF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VA05 GNF?

The last recorded mileage for VA05 GNF was 174,252 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA05 GNF passed its MOT?

VA05 GNF has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2024.

Is VA05 GNF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA05 GNF 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 VA05 GNF?

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