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VO05 RPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 219,963 miles on the clock, averaging 8,371 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 VO05 RPZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
219,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,371

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 reading219,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,862
Average per year8,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 RPZ 67k105k143k182k220k '08'26'18

Check VO05 RPZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,963 miles
Since last MOT+22,862 miles
PASS
Mileage197,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage189,568 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,322 miles
PASS
Mileage184,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage176,465 miles
Since last MOT+10,740 miles
PASS
Mileage165,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,350 miles
PASS
Mileage156,375 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage153,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage149,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage146,154 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage142,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage138,684 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage127,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,858 miles
PASS
Mileage116,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage106,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,782 miles
PASS
Mileage95,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage87,146 miles
Since last MOT+12,793 miles
PASS
Mileage74,353 miles
Since last MOT+7,340 miles
PASS
Mileage67,013 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

RegistrationVO05 RPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 RPZ

What car is VO05 RPZ?

VO05 RPZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 RPZ?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 RPZ was 219,963 miles, recorded on 30 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 RPZ passed its MOT?

VO05 RPZ has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2026.

Is VO05 RPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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