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WF05 NEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 100,995 miles on the clock, averaging 4,348 miles per year, well 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 NEO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,348

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year98
Average per year4,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 NEO 22k42k62k81k101k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,995 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage91,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage84,992 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage79,964 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage71,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage66,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,161 miles
PASS
Mileage65,359 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage62,610 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage59,237 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage55,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage52,661 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage48,710 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage44,499 miles
Since last MOT+3,383 miles
PASS
Mileage41,116 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage38,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,519 miles
PASS
Mileage34,822 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage31,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage27,058 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,794 miles
PASS
Mileage22,251 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 NEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 NEO

What car is WF05 NEO?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 NEO?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 NEO was 100,995 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 NEO passed its MOT?

WF05 NEO has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2026.

Is WF05 NEO ULEZ compliant?

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

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