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WF55 BFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 153,712 miles on the clock, averaging 9,068 miles per year, above 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 WF55 BFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,712
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,068

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,712 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year9,068
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WF55 BFE 18k52k86k120k154k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,712 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,486 miles
PASS
Mileage147,158 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,119 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage139,700 miles
Since last MOT+9,421 miles
PASS
Mileage130,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage120,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage108,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,245 miles
PASS
Mileage96,604 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,601 miles
Since last MOT+13,046 miles
PASS
Mileage83,555 miles
Since last MOT+14,076 miles
PASS
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,704 miles
PASS
Mileage64,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,660 miles
PASS
Mileage58,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,852 miles
PASS
Mileage52,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage47,714 miles
Since last MOT+8,929 miles
PASS
Mileage38,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage28,310 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage17,956 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

RegistrationWF55 BFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WF55 BFE

What car is WF55 BFE?

WF55 BFE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF55 BFE?

The last recorded mileage for WF55 BFE was 153,712 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF55 BFE passed its MOT?

WF55 BFE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2023.

Is WF55 BFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF55 BFE 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 WF55 BFE?

WF55 BFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.