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VO05 UER

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 160,421 miles on the clock, averaging 7,397 miles per year, below 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 UER

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading160,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,648
Average per year7,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 UER 56k82k108k134k160k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,421 miles
Since last MOT+12,648 miles
PASS
Mileage147,773 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,740 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage136,549 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,985 miles
PASS
Mileage125,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,050 miles
PASS
Mileage117,120 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,119 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage106,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,953 miles
PASS
Mileage98,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,579 miles
PASS
Mileage93,659 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage91,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage88,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage86,811 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage84,693 miles
Since last MOT+3,757 miles
PASS
Mileage80,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage71,847 miles
Since last MOT+15,352 miles
PASS
Mileage56,495 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 UER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 UER

What car is VO05 UER?

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

What is the mileage of VO05 UER?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 UER was 160,421 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 UER passed its MOT?

VO05 UER has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2022.

Is VO05 UER ULEZ compliant?

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

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