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WF05 RXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 171,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,012 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for WF05 RXG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
171,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,012

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,617
Average per year8,012
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 RXG 30k66k101k136k171k '08'25'16

Check WF05 RXG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,327 miles
Since last MOT+19,617 miles
PASS
Mileage151,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,822 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage134,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage127,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage119,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage110,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage97,848 miles
Since last MOT+11,030 miles
PASS
Mileage86,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage83,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage72,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage64,835 miles
Since last MOT+9,244 miles
PASS
Mileage55,591 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,794 miles
PASS
Mileage38,796 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage30,503 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,499 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 RXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 RXG

What car is WF05 RXG?

WF05 RXG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 RXG?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 RXG was 171,327 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 RXG passed its MOT?

WF05 RXG has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is WF05 RXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 RXG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF05 RXG?

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