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WF05 VDC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 188,604 miles on the clock, averaging 7,289 miles per year, below 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 VDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,289

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading188,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,846
Average per year7,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 VDC 75k103k132k160k189k '08'23'15

Check WF05 VDC

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage188,604 miles
Since last MOT+10,846 miles
PASS
Mileage177,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage174,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,439 miles
PASS
Mileage167,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,054 miles
PASS
Mileage154,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage144,573 miles
Since last MOT+14,116 miles
PASS
Mileage130,457 miles
Since last MOT+12,445 miles
PASS
Mileage118,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,012 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage105,908 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,691 miles
PASS
Mileage99,215 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
PASS
Mileage89,894 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage80,108 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage69,570 miles
PASS
Mileage163,873 miles
Since last MOT+32,567 miles
PASS
Mileage131,306 miles
Since last MOT+26,697 miles
PASS
Mileage104,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,609 miles
Since last MOT+29,899 miles
PASS
Mileage74,710 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 VDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 VDC

What car is WF05 VDC?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 VDC?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 VDC was 188,604 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 VDC passed its MOT?

WF05 VDC has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2023.

Is WF05 VDC ULEZ compliant?

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

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