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WD05 EUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Exeter, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 113,073 miles on the clock, averaging 5,903 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 WD05 EUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,073
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,903

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,073 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,695
Average per year5,903
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD05 EUT 23k45k68k91k113k '08'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage107,378 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage102,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,691 miles
PASS
Mileage101,220 miles
Since last MOT+36,370 miles
PASS
Mileage64,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,850 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage56,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage47,616 miles
Since last MOT+401 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,215 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage40,614 miles
Since last MOT+8,992 miles
PASS
Mileage31,622 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage22,928 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

RegistrationWD05 EUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WD05 EUT

What car is WD05 EUT?

WD05 EUT is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WD05 EUT?

The last recorded mileage for WD05 EUT was 113,073 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD05 EUT passed its MOT?

WD05 EUT has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2023.

Is WD05 EUT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD05 EUT 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 WD05 EUT?

WD05 EUT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.