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VX55 VHT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 170,499 miles on the clock, averaging 9,250 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 VX55 VHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,250

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 reading170,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,770
Average per year9,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX55 VHT 58k86k114k142k170k '09'21'15

Check VX55 VHT

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage166,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage158,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,416 miles
PASS
Mileage151,562 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,535 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage143,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,455 miles
Since last MOT+15,237 miles
PASS
Mileage128,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,218 miles
Since last MOT+16,272 miles
PASS
Mileage111,946 miles
Since last MOT+12,789 miles
PASS
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage90,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage83,465 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage69,086 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage58,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,259 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
PASS
Mileage58,258 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

RegistrationVX55 VHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VX55 VHT

What car is VX55 VHT?

VX55 VHT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VX55 VHT?

The last recorded mileage for VX55 VHT was 170,499 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX55 VHT passed its MOT?

VX55 VHT has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2021.

Is VX55 VHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX55 VHT 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 VX55 VHT?

VX55 VHT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.