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WF05 YMH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 106,349 miles on the clock, averaging 4,812 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 YMH

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,812

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

Low mileage
Latest reading106,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,641
Average per year4,812
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF05 YMH 43k59k74k90k106k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage102,708 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,700 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage97,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage94,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage89,875 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage79,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage74,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage69,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,664 miles
PASS
Mileage64,426 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage59,600 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage54,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage42,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,628 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 YMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 YMH

What car is WF05 YMH?

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

What is the mileage of WF05 YMH?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 YMH was 106,349 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 YMH passed its MOT?

WF05 YMH has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2021.

Is WF05 YMH ULEZ compliant?

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

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