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WF05 WHU

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 84,603 miles on the clock, averaging 3,878 miles per year, well 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 WHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,603
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,603 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,534
Average per year3,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 WHU 16k33k50k67k85k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,603 miles
Since last MOT+2,534 miles
PASS
Mileage82,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,562 miles
PASS
Mileage79,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,496 miles
PASS
Mileage77,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,998 miles
PASS
Mileage74,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,364 miles
PASS
Mileage72,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,478 miles
PASS
Mileage71,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage68,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage65,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,785 miles
PASS
Mileage63,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,538 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage61,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage58,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,676 miles
PASS
Mileage54,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage50,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
PASS
Mileage43,080 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage31,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage27,519 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage21,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage15,862 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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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 WHU
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 WHU

What car is WF05 WHU?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 WHU?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 WHU was 84,603 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 WHU passed its MOT?

WF05 WHU has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is WF05 WHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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