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WF05 YLS

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 54,715 miles on the clock, averaging 4,087 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 YLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,087

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 reading54,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year510
Average per year4,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 YLS 23k31k39k47k55k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,715 miles
Since last MOT+510 miles
PASS
Mileage54,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage48,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage44,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,082 miles
PASS
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage37,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,571 miles
PASS
Mileage34,172 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,575 miles
PASS
Mileage28,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage22,885 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 YLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 YLS

What car is WF05 YLS?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 YLS?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 YLS was 54,715 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 YLS passed its MOT?

WF05 YLS has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2015.

Is WF05 YLS ULEZ compliant?

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

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