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WD55 EAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 172,751 miles on the clock, averaging 8,399 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 WD55 EAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,399

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,767
Average per year8,399
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD55 EAY 51k82k112k142k173k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,751 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage159,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,984 miles
PASS
Mileage169,230 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage161,463 miles
Since last MOT+4,218 miles
PASS
Mileage157,245 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,245 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage152,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage146,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,980 miles
PASS
Mileage143,395 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,395 miles
Since last MOT+8,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,998 miles
PASS
Mileage129,137 miles
Since last MOT+14,065 miles
PASS
Mileage115,072 miles
Since last MOT+16,258 miles
PASS
Mileage98,814 miles
Since last MOT+15,117 miles
PASS
Mileage83,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,697 miles
Since last MOT+16,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,274 miles
Since last MOT+15,951 miles
PASS
Mileage51,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,323 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

RegistrationWD55 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WD55 EAY

What car is WD55 EAY?

WD55 EAY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WD55 EAY?

The last recorded mileage for WD55 EAY was 172,751 miles, recorded on 4 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD55 EAY passed its MOT?

WD55 EAY has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2023.

Is WD55 EAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD55 EAY 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 WD55 EAY?

WD55 EAY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.