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WF05 DXD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 214,571 miles on the clock, averaging 11,144 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 WF05 DXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
214,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,144

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading214,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,398
Average per year11,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 DXD 52k92k133k174k215k '08'22'16

Check WF05 DXD

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage214,571 miles
Since last MOT+10,398 miles
PASS
Mileage204,173 miles
Since last MOT+12,991 miles
PASS
Mileage191,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,182 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
PASS
Mileage178,299 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage169,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,746 miles
PASS
Mileage167,612 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage165,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage162,790 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage158,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage154,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage146,034 miles
Since last MOT+20,415 miles
PASS
Mileage125,619 miles
Since last MOT+14,720 miles
PASS
Mileage110,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,899 miles
Since last MOT+16,553 miles
PASS
Mileage94,346 miles
Since last MOT+21,580 miles
PASS
Mileage72,766 miles
Since last MOT+21,244 miles
PASS
Mileage51,522 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

RegistrationWF05 DXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 DXD

What car is WF05 DXD?

WF05 DXD is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 DXD?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 DXD was 214,571 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 DXD passed its MOT?

WF05 DXD has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2022.

Is WF05 DXD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 DXD 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 WF05 DXD?

WF05 DXD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.