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VO05 RSX

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 200,132 miles on the clock, averaging 11,779 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 VO05 RSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
200,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
11,779

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading200,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year355
Average per year11,779
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VO05 RSX 71k104k136k168k200k '08'19'18

Check VO05 RSX

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage200,132 miles
Since last MOT+355 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage194,173 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,112 miles
Since last MOT+122,687 miles
PASS
Mileage71,425 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 RSX
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 RSX

What car is VO05 RSX?

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

What is the mileage of VO05 RSX?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 RSX was 200,132 miles, recorded on 8 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 RSX passed its MOT?

VO05 RSX has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2019.

Is VO05 RSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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