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VO05 NWL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 156,621 miles on the clock, averaging 7,107 miles per year, below 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 VO05 NWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,621
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,107

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,621 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,910
Average per year7,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 NWL 35k65k96k126k157k '08'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,621 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage154,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage149,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage148,463 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage142,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage138,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage134,819 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage129,476 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,405 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage120,170 miles
Since last MOT+13,099 miles
PASS
Mileage107,071 miles
Since last MOT+13,673 miles
PASS
Mileage93,398 miles
Since last MOT+23,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,695 miles
Since last MOT+17,726 miles
PASS
Mileage51,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage48,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage45,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,398 miles
PASS
Mileage34,982 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

RegistrationVO05 NWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 NWL

What car is VO05 NWL?

VO05 NWL is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 NWL?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 NWL was 156,621 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 NWL passed its MOT?

VO05 NWL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2025.

Is VO05 NWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 NWL 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 VO05 NWL?

VO05 NWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.