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WF05 XCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 106,523 miles on the clock, averaging 5,256 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 XCN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,523
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
5,256

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

Below average
Latest reading106,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,455
Average per year5,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 XCN 15k38k61k84k107k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,455 miles
PASS
Mileage104,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage101,551 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage98,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage96,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,097 miles
PASS
Mileage93,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage87,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage82,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage77,011 miles
Since last MOT+13,074 miles
PASS
Mileage63,937 miles
Since last MOT+13,144 miles
PASS
Mileage50,793 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
PASS
Mileage40,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage34,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage28,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,326 miles
PASS
Mileage24,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,650 miles
PASS
Mileage18,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage14,657 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 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 XCN

What car is WF05 XCN?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 XCN?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 XCN was 106,523 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 XCN passed its MOT?

WF05 XCN has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is WF05 XCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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