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WF05 EFR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 134,320 miles on the clock, averaging 6,060 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 WF05 EFR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
134,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,060

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,449
Average per year6,060
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF05 EFR 24k51k79k107k134k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,261 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,180 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,532 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,678 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,507 miles
PASS
Mileage26,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage23,699 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 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 EFR

What car is WF05 EFR?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 EFR?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 EFR was 134,320 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 EFR passed its MOT?

WF05 EFR has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jun 2026.

Is WF05 EFR ULEZ compliant?

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

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